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A Most Amazing Adventure

Was once a shy and retiring sort Never wanted to draw attention to myself Always listened, never offered my thoughts Never felt I had anything interesting to say That was then, this is now Have you heard the expression “Coming out of one's shell” That saying was invented for yours truly From black and white to glorious colour The transition has been astounding Extreme is another good word to describe it Poetry has allowed me to release my inner soul To say things that have always been in my heart But were never uttered for fear of ridicule The heartfelt joy and happiness That I now possess Is beyond description, it has helped me realize I too, have something to offer And the rewards for me Have been so much more than I could have imagined I guess every life has lessons to learn Every step of the way We never stop exploring until that final day Life is a most amazing adventure!

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Date: 2/14/2024 3:21:00 PM
We are glad to have Jack the Explorer on Poetry duty! Happy Valentines Day!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/14/2024 4:05:00 PM
Ah yes... Valentines Day! A day of love... us guys know what love is eh! xxx
Date: 2/14/2024 10:57:00 AM
If not everyone, us then. Keep rolling.
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Date: 2/14/2024 1:17:00 PM
Big cackling!
Date: 2/14/2024 8:13:00 AM
Jack, you enlighten everyone. Fine poem. Keep Rolling.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/14/2024 8:28:00 AM
Whoa thank you RJ! Everyone? LOL That's a lot of people! Cheers my friend!
Date: 2/14/2024 4:58:00 AM
wise words, dear Jack. I was once painfully shy...I guess I just lacked the self confidence or feared rejection. Don't know. But like you, during my lifetime I've blossomed in unbelievable way--teaching and speaking in front of large groups of people to writing and starting my own business. Life for me (and hubby) has been an amazing adventure and will continue till that final day...as you say. Well said, Jack. Thanks for sharing your soulful thoughts. Have a grea day. am faving, hugs, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 2/14/2024 5:29:00 AM
So we are souls who have turned out to be the individuals we were meant to be!!! We were just us... hallehuya!!!! (spelling?) Happy to be me!

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