Jack Ellison Poet Rhyme

A Bit of a Devil

I'm quite a bit of a devil I am
Born with a big smirk on my kisser
But don't ever take me at face value
You can trust me like my sister

I'm honest as the day is long
You can trust me with your daughter
Well scratch that last one
Maybe you should take care you oughter

Guess I should knock this stuff off
Close to ninety I am I am
Not as agile like when I was sixty-four
Sometimes walk into door jambes

Well how about this dear friends
Marathons are still a possibility
Need a walker for the last mile or so
Still not beyond my capability

Well all in all still hanging in there
A model of sustainability I am
Hope to make it to a hundred or so
So far don't belong in a mausoleum

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L Milton Hankins July 25, 2022 at 5:31 AM That's mighty good to hear, Jack. I'm right behind you. I'm not up to a marathon, but I'm still not on a cane or walker! I guess all of us are merely "hanging in there." Jack Ellison July 25, 2022 at 7:03 AM Both transitions were difficult! Not so much each one but the fact that I was losing the battle! Giving in to each stage is hard! Happy to hear you're still two behind! Cheers!

Tom Cunningham July 25, 2022 at 4:39 AM Lol, you're doing well Jack, keep going. Tom Jack Ellison July 25, 2022 at 5:01 AM Using a walker is a saving grace!!! Happy day to you too Sir Thomas!

Unseeking Seeker July 24, 2022 at 11:18 PM Bravo! Jack Ellison July 25, 2022 at 2:40 AM (chuckle) Thanks for the bravo my friend!