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Why Grow Up

This question is often asked of me “When are you going to grow up?” My answer to that is “why grow up” “I'd much rather stay a young pup” Growing up sure ain't no damn fun To a world of conflict and strife Prefer to stay young and innocent like While leading a carefree life My single voice is of no consequence In the overall scheme of things Why should I rattle my li'l old brain In my world, it's eternal spring Things will go on long after I'm gone At my age my engine's on cruise One thing I've realized in all my years I've surely got nothing to lose © Jack Ellison 2013

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Date: 3/4/2013 10:13:00 PM
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/5/2013 5:21:00 AM
I just cannot understand how that happened! I have apologized to this sweet lady and told her it was ABSOLUTELY not intentional! Thanks for letting me know, dear friend! Jack xoxox
Date: 3/2/2013 12:33:00 PM
Jack my sentiments exactly!! Well done and stay young!! Love deb
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/2/2013 1:08:00 PM
I'm a young old geezer! LOL Love and hugs, Jack xox
Date: 2/28/2013 7:28:00 AM
To live is to Learn. To learn is to grow up. But at our elderly Age that doesn't meant so much.... AAAhhh... The choices and freedoms that age does bring... Opens the world to childhood again. Written just for you and Cathie....
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/28/2013 7:31:00 AM
You are at the top of the list in my books, sweet Carol!!! Cathie and I thank you and Mike for our dear friendship... big hugs sweet thing! xox
Date: 2/27/2013 11:02:00 AM
The good part is that at our age we can Choose to grow up or not... When we were younger we had no choice... Ah... The Freedoms!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/27/2013 11:10:00 AM
How is you my dear Carol... everything cool? We just got dumped on with about 10 inches of that white stuff on the very day we are to pick up our new snazzy vehicle... bummer! Love ya... Jake xox
Date: 2/27/2013 10:41:00 AM
Oh and bt the way , don't grow up me friend we love you as you are xx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/27/2013 10:55:00 AM
Absolutely no fear of that my Mandy Tams friend! LOL Hugggggs!
Date: 2/27/2013 10:40:00 AM
Hi there Jackers, I have missed seeing you ( my fault been busy) hopefully back up to speed soon and I will enjoy catching up.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/27/2013 10:56:00 AM
Hey not a problem Miss Mandy! We all get bogged down at times! Love ya... big hugs, Jack xox
Date: 2/27/2013 7:24:00 AM
yes, what do we have to lose in living life with a lot of fun within our bones! I loved how you presented this poem, very fun and humorous! What a delightful piece, such an awesome poem, Great Work!!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/27/2013 7:30:00 AM
Happy to know you're in agreement but I knew you would be my friend! Have a super Wednesday! Cheers!

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