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A Once Active Soul

Retired for ten or twelve years now I've finally accepted the role As a senior citizen sent out to pasture Not good for this once active soul Poetry has sure helped fill in the gap But looking for something else Maybe creating a children's picture book Got a mind for it I've always felt Not saying my old mind is childlike But it's probably close to the truth Always was able to get down to their level Even though I'm long in the tooth So wish me well in whatever endeavour Don't need to make one red cent You can wager I'm gonna eventually find out The activity for which I'm now meant

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Date: 9/25/2023 3:46:00 PM
Sounds like a good project, Jack. Pick a day or two a week and focus on writing your children's book, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/26/2023 4:45:00 AM
I act childlike, might as well write like one! Say hello to Sara for me... cheers!
Date: 9/24/2023 1:33:00 PM
an uplifting poem, Jack. As we ease into our retirement and golden years, I've found I have to re-create myself and discover something meaningful in the here and now. I bet you will figure out what's soulful for you. You just seem like that kind of guy. Best wishes, Sara
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2023 2:59:00 PM
"that kind of guy" one with so many different projects or interests during my many years! One after another with little break in between! Love from Canada xx
Date: 9/24/2023 12:32:00 PM
Hello Happy Jack, oh! A children's book! Oh! Go for it. But still be here to create poetry. Hugs. /Darlene/ xxxxxx-ooooo
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/25/2023 11:29:00 AM
Hello Happy Jack, I would keep on going. You can do this Happy Jack. Love, xxx-ooo./Darlene\
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2023 1:28:00 PM
So many options... so little time!!! Love Happy Jack XOX
Date: 9/24/2023 5:38:00 AM
Jack, your SOUL is still active, as is your heart. With age comes wisdom, with wisdom comes wit, and you're full of it...wait...let me rephrase that...KEEP ON TRUCKIN' JACK
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2023 6:03:00 AM
Will keep on as long as the old ticker keeps on tickingl One never knows how long that will be.....
Date: 9/24/2023 5:29:00 AM
I like this very much Jack It rings with truth of what getting old can do to one's mind. I can relate only too well hugs Shadow 7
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Jack Ellison
Date: 9/24/2023 5:52:00 AM
Life has a beginning and such a sad ending. Unfortunately the end arrives much too soon just as we're getting started! Very sad.......

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