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A Hidden Tattoo

What makes us sluggish, unable to get moving It's something to do with low pressure Known to cause problems in migraine sufferers Unavoidable, can't change the weather Happily I can say I'm not one of those sufferers But I sure can sympathize, my friends Other than a few minor muscle aches and pains With this ailment I don't have to contend Throughout my life I've been free of major ailments My ten fingers and ten toes are all crossed Whatever's ahead I'll have a hard time accepting Must be brave and strong at all costs It's never been a topic we like to discuss When we're young and our life's on a roll But lately the subject's been foremost on my mind Guess my age is finally taking it's toll As the old saying goes, “what will be will be” The time frame is not usually up to us Unless we determine we can't take it any more And decide we've had quite enough I don't recommend taking the cowards way out Hang in there and see the thing through Perhaps Nicole Kidman wants to feel your body And show you her hidden tattoo!!! © Jack Ellison 2015

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Date: 2/23/2015 3:57:00 PM
She is welcome to her secret tattoo Jack - does nothing for me personally but then I do have a needle phobia lol - thanks so much for making me smile - sad time of my life my friend:-( love and hugs Jan xx
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Jan Allison
Date: 2/23/2015 4:49:00 PM
He passed away peacefully on Friday night Jack - have posted a few tribute poems - and still some fun ones too!!! I am fine my friend:-) hugs jan xx
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/23/2015 4:18:00 PM
Sad time? I hesitate to ask! :( Is it your dad? Love to you Jan!!! xoxox
Date: 2/23/2015 11:00:00 AM
Interesting read, thanks Jack!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/23/2015 11:05:00 AM
Much appreciate you coming by, my friend... thanks! Hugs, Jack xxx
Date: 2/23/2015 8:55:00 AM
Wnter blues showing you your mortality? Just call 1-800-Dragon. He LOVES to come to the rescue with fun. I've slowed down this week with all the snow shoveling. The temperature finally rose and Dragon cleaned off the back patio so I could feed the birds. I did 1/2 the front driveway as he pooped out and went for a nappie. I should have joined him or waited until he awoke. But NOOO! Now I have to pooper scoop too. Well Darn. Will be back writing soon! Nappie time for me. Wish it'd quit snowing!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/23/2015 9:08:00 AM
It snows just about EVERY day here... not a lot each day but I guess the weather gods want us to know they still call the shots! With the wind chill factored in... -22F right now! Holy crappola! Huggsies xxx
Date: 2/23/2015 6:54:00 AM
Definately a keeper dear poet! I just love the soul who can suck it up ! Are you on the market sir; for the voluptuous soul ;)...."only minor aches and pains"<-------sounds like the want ad to me ! :) Have a blessed week Jack...much love, james..P.S...The typossss at end of words (ed) in Soup-mail....sorry
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/23/2015 7:03:00 AM
Take another look at that 8th line in question... made a major change! Thanks for your interest in my poetry! Us poets should do more of this! Again, thanks my friend!

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