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The Name of the Game Is Change

The more things seem to be changing The more they stay the same We must adapt and go with the flow Because change is the name of the game We struggle to keep our heads above water There are times it's a losing battle We get caught up in just making ends meet Sometimes we're like a herd of cattle However when we reach our senior years When pressures seem less intense It's nice to sit back and reflect on life And remember each happy event It's then we realize what life's all about Not about the number of possessions It's being happy and content in your skin And using time left with discretion © Jack Ellison 2013

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Date: 3/20/2013 7:06:00 AM
wise and solemn. nice work :)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/21/2013 7:57:00 AM
A great big thank you, Ebrahim! Your comments are much appreciated, my friend!
Date: 3/19/2013 12:30:00 PM
Amen.....
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/19/2013 2:06:00 PM
Thank you dear Donna! Hope you're having a great day! Big huggeroonies, Jack xoxox
Date: 3/19/2013 8:58:00 AM
They woke me up at 52... and I haven't stopped running since... It's been kinda like jumping from stone to stone in a creek. Fun but occasionally slippery... But a good swim never hurts any one. Last one in is a poopy pants... Trolls wanta come too... so be careful... They're a bit clutsy and might get in the way... or splash all the water out... LOL... Better hurry before they get here! Yee Haw....
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Carol Eastman
Date: 3/19/2013 2:22:00 PM
Got that one from you... You seem to be rubbing off on me.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/19/2013 2:05:00 PM
"Last one in is a poopy pants"!!! Now you're talking my language! LOL Big big hugs my dear Carol friend xoxox
Date: 3/19/2013 6:44:00 AM
I just hope that when I'm in my elder years that I can reflect back on my life and be pleased at what I see! I'm sure that since I'm happy now, that I will be happy at what I will be viewing then! I'm hoping that you are viewing a great past life, and have things that make you happy that have happened then! I'm sure you are able to smile with a lot of your past, and your non possessions that you have, those internal joys that you have acquired! This is a superior poem, I loved everything! Great!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/19/2013 6:49:00 AM
Oops the gremlins are at it again! LOL Once happy, always happy... that's how I see it! In certain situations you can actually CHOSE to be happy in the face of adversity! It definitely can be a CHOICE! Thanks my friend as always!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/19/2013 6:44:00 AM
Thanks for dropping by Rick! Your kind words are much appreciated!

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