A Bit of a Ham
The time has come to bare my soul
It's certainly long overdue
The greatest passion in my life has been
To get laughs and more than a few
A standup comedian I'd sure like to be
If I had to do it over again
Performing on stage in front of a throng
Earning great fortune and fame
Something inside's been trying to get out
This unfulfilled passion of mine
A bit of a ham, feel obliged to admit
Applause is totally sublime
To be realistic I've missed the boat
Circumstances forbade me my dream
A family came along for which to provide
But I never lost my passion it seems
Imagine a seventy-eight year old comedian
Doing standup on a New York stage
Not likely but I know I'd still be able to wow 'em
The thing that's against me is age
© Jack Ellison 2013
Copyright © Jack Ellison | Year Posted 2013
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