Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

A Brief Encounter

While basking in the sun at Sarasota Bay
A couple approached Cathie and me
Nicest two people you'll ever want to meet
Welcomed us to the land of the free

They were from the town of Elmira, NY
A couple of miles south of the border
A small world when you really think about it
Us guys are one and two in that order

Sadly we didn't even catch their names
No matter, we were really impressed
Two of the warmest most charming individuals
As they welcomed their Canadian guests

We really wish we could meet them again
It proves I'm right on with my belief
There's a bunch of nice people wherever you go
But our encounter was far too brief



© Jack Ellison 2013

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Donna Jones February 11, 2013 at 5:19 PM As below I know they are thinking the same about you...and it is after all a small world..you could run into them anywhere! This has happened to more than once at the oddest places! Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:40 AM A small world indeed and getting smaller! How about here on Poetry Soup! It's filled with a bunch of the sweetest people including of course, Donna Jones at the top of the list! Love and hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman February 11, 2013 at 2:56 PM Sarasota Bay is in Florida. All right !you definately found the sun. When you publish your book I'll definately need the details... I want one on my shelf.... Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:36 AM You will certainly be first on my list to receive one! However, it is a very competitive market so I'm in for a fight to convince a publisher to consider mine. Self-publishing is definitely out of the question... got burned going that route a few years ago! Big hugs, Jack xoxoxox

Russell Sivey February 11, 2013 at 11:48 AM I know how that goes my friend! It seems the nicer the people you meet are the less time you get to spend with them! I'm sure they thought the same of you two! Because you are one of the nicest people I've met, even offline! This poem is very spectacular and shows some great compassion! What an ingenious piece my friend! Excellent Work!! Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:32 AM You are one of a kind my good friend! The world is filled with good people and you are right there at the top with them! Have a great day Russell!

Toquyen Harrell February 11, 2013 at 7:40 AM That's what I thought all long, Jack that people are good at heart; they just let situations overcome them at times and be out of their environment! Lol. I am sitting here on the hospital bed getting ready for surgery and surfing the Soup on my phone. In a few hours, I will be without my gallbladder, lol. Yey, welcome to a new world of no fat diet. I am looking forward to it. Talk to you later! Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:23 AM You are right on the money my dear Toquyen! Here's wishing all goes well with your surgery and you'll back raring to go in no time! Love ya! Hugs, Jack xox