Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

A Dear Dear Friend

Was really disappointed today
Was supposed to meet a dear dear friend
Things got in the way and sadly
Had to postpone our meeting again

I'm adopting her as my daughter
An honour that I accept with pride
Sadly her relationship with her real dad
Was very much on the rocky side

So I'm the fortunate benefactor
Of a soul that's longing this connection
I'm truly only too happy to oblige
As I shower her with affection

A sweetie this dear dear friend of mine
My undying love runs deep
Adore this girl more than words can say
With tears of joy, I weep

She's happily married with kids of her own
But there's been a void in her life
So honoured to be her replacement dad
Sure didn't have to think twice

  

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Sarai Virden December 21, 2013 at 4:13 AM A beautiful poem from The most precious soul this world has ever known. Hugs dear Jack XOXOX Jack Ellison December 21, 2013 at 9:20 AM Now that my dear Sarai was a bit over the top... BUT I loved it, sweet sweet lady! Warm snuggly hugs coming atcha!!! XOXOXOX

Donna Jones December 20, 2013 at 11:44 AM Ahhhh....hope things work out soon...for that meeting and man...carol is awesome too!!!! Jack Ellison December 20, 2013 at 12:26 PM Youse guys are all to sweet!!!! Yee Haw!!! Love ya to bits dear Donna! XOXOXOXOX

Andrea Dietrich December 18, 2013 at 4:01 PM this is so very sweet. Glad I came upon it today. I so rarely veer from personal comments but today got to peruse new poems by poet list!! Jack Ellison December 18, 2013 at 4:15 PM Well thank you my dear Andrea! She is such a sweetheart!!! I'm her Poppa Jack! Merry Christmas, Andrea, to you and family XOXOXOX

Roger Horsch December 18, 2013 at 9:31 AM Such a heart felt poem Jack, Nice one...Roger Jack Ellison December 18, 2013 at 9:35 AM She is the sweetest of sweeties... I love this lady! Thanks Roger... Jack

Carol Eastman December 18, 2013 at 8:51 AM You and Cathie have a heart of gold!... We adopted one of our sons for the same reason... We can't officially adopt him, of course. He has a family... but he lives with us... and we helped him get a car, and other things to help set him up in life... A teacher helped him get a scholarship at the Community College. His own family abused him and kicked him out... He's a great guy, and deserves a chance... Dragon adores him and Joey. If more people helped others, This world would be a better World! Jack Ellison December 18, 2013 at 9:13 AM Amen, amen! You guys have big hearts and I'm so proud to know you! Love you my dear Carol! XOXOXOXOXOX

Dr.Ram Mehta December 18, 2013 at 8:19 AM Daughters are always an apple of a dad's eyes, and are fortunate to have one Jack. Jack Ellison December 18, 2013 at 8:26 AM This adoption I speak of, of course, is not possible though I would be over the moon if I could! However I DO have one adopted daughter and one adopted son! Merry Christmas my friend!

Russell Sivey December 18, 2013 at 6:32 AM That is so very sweet my friend, it's awesome that you are willing to 'adopt' your friend as your daughter! If I remember correctly you don't have a daughter so this will be a special event! It is something precious to have a daughter, they are they greatest joy any father could ever hope for! I really loved reading this illustrious write my friend! What a lovely piece Jack, such a grandiose poem, Great Work!! Russell Sivey December 18, 2013 at 7:21 AM Sorry about that Jack, I guess I have only heard you talk about your son! You probably have talked about your daughter but I wasn't paying enough attention, sorry about that my friend! but I do care my friend, so you do know the joys of raising a daughter don't you? That's awesome! Well now I know you have an adoptive daughter! Fantastic Jack Ellison December 18, 2013 at 6:49 AM I DO have a daughter... she's adopted! She was 18 months old when we got her... now 49! Actually, this young lady I write about is married with children so I think her husband and kids MIGHT have something to say about it! LOL LOL!