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Vision In White

White socks, white t-shirt, white jockeys A vision in white to behold The epitome of a sad lonely senior Trying hard not to get old Riding his bike three times a day Hoping to become an adonis Sure hate to disillusion this dear old soul With great intensity, he's dauntless Not wanting to destroy this dream of his To again be a hit with the girlies Poor old soul, he's living in a dreamworld Of days when his teeth were pearly Sadly, we're all bound to be there one day Why can't we forever be young Running through fields with a sweet young thing Those days I'm afraid are all done White socks, white t-shirt, white jockeys A vision of sadness to behold Clinging to life, trying to turn back time Mind's young but the body is old © Jack Ellison 2013

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Date: 2/12/2013 5:02:00 AM
We can always stay young in heart my dear friend and one of my fav. poets, Jack! I extremely love your fantastic poem! I enjoyed reading it! Thank you so much for sharing and your precious time stopping by and reading my work. Have a grace-filled and blessed day always! love/hugs, Leonora
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Date: 2/12/2013 5:51:00 AM
WOW! You are some sweet lady, my dear Leonora Galinta! It is always a joy to read your loving and encouraging words! Thanks a bunch and have a fantastic day! Great big hugs, Jack xoxoxox
Date: 2/11/2013 6:39:00 PM
never too old !
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Date: 2/12/2013 5:48:00 AM
You sure got that right! Thanks a bunch my friend!
Date: 2/11/2013 5:15:00 PM
Well its really only sad when you honestly aren't happy with who you are now...wiser beats younger in my books....very cute poem jack
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Date: 2/12/2013 5:47:00 AM
"wiser beats younger"... like that! LOL You are the sweetest my dear Donna! Hugs, Jack xox
Date: 2/11/2013 3:05:00 PM
We can still touch the young. The best childrens poetry website I've ever seen is www.josiespoems.webeden.co.uk You've got to see this site... I think you can do even one better... though I don't know how anyone could. Even at our age remember: the skies the limit. Our bodies are old but our minds can still be young...
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Date: 2/12/2013 5:46:00 AM
Will definitely check that one out! "the sky's the limit"... great encouragement for anyone one at any age! Great big squeezies! xoxox
Date: 2/11/2013 7:43:00 AM
You are only as young as you feel, Jack. Don't let that body of yours tell you otherwise! Love ya. Great one!
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Date: 2/12/2013 5:44:00 AM
"You are only as young as you feel"... so very true! I feel like I'm a prime example of this! I'm 77 years YOUNG! Hugs, Jack xox

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