Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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A

Saying that's been around forever

Where it came from I haven't a clue

There's many phrases just like this one

So familiar to both me and you

PENNY

Is a word not heard much these days

Its value's much less than a cent

We'd used to get a big bag full of candy

At the store it was a big event

FOR

Many years its value has decreased

There's a rumour they'll not longer exist

Where's this technological age leading us

The good old days I so dearly miss

YOUR

Thoughts are surely, what an old geezer

He can't keep up with the times

But us old guys lived a much simpler life

For those good old days I still pine

THOUGHTS

Of sodas, ice cream and lollipops

Linger in the depth of my being

Tears can be seen trickling down my cheek

A sad but so joyous a feeling

©Jack Ellison 2012

A poetic style I call CONNECTIVE QUATRAIN HEADERS

Many thanks to Connie Marcum Wong for her help and inspiration.

A Penny For Your Thoughts

A

Saying that's been around forever
Where it came from I haven't a clue
There's many phrases just like this one 
So familiar to both me and you

PENNY

Is a word not heard much these days
Its value's much less than a cent
We used to get a big bag full of candy
At the store it was a big event

FOR

Many years its value has decreased
There's a rumour they'll not longer exist
Where's this technological age leading us
The good old days I so dearly miss

YOUR

Thoughts are probably, what an old geezer
He can't keep up with the times
But us old guys lived a much simpler life
For those good old days we still pine

THOUGHTS

Of sodas, ice cream and lollipops
Linger in the depth of our being
Tears can be seen trickling down our cheeks
A sad but so joyous a feeling

©Jack Ellison 2012


A poetic style I call CONNECTIVE QUATRAIN HEADERS
Many thanks to Connie Marcum Wong for her help and inspiration.

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Laura Breidenthal March 17, 2018 at 2:32 AM I like this format of poetry - you do it very well! "sodas, ice cream and lollipops Linger in the depth of our being" Lovely lines...Always, Laura Jack Ellison March 17, 2018 at 6:19 AM Thank you, dear Laura... should do more like this!!! XOX

Anne Rutherford October 10, 2012 at 6:20 AM Well done Jack , this is wonderful ,full of memories for a lot of people. Our penny is about to be gone too.Anne Jack Ellison October 10, 2012 at 6:26 AM Thank you dear friend for your kind response! "A penny for your thought"... better save 'em before they ain't no more! Hugs, happy thoughts and much love, Jack

Debbie Duncan September 20, 2012 at 2:43 PM I so remember penny candy back in the 60's ,,, 7 kids in my family, she told me back in her day as a kid $5.00 could feed you for a month,,,, you have a blessed day Jack ;} Jack Ellison September 20, 2012 at 2:49 PM Our first trip to the grocery store after getting married in 1957, cost us $7.00 and it was enough for a week!!! Love and huge hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman September 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM I find this type of poem very intriguing to read. Well done nostalgia piece. Touching. Jack Ellison September 17, 2012 at 9:59 AM Good morning and thank you dear Carol for your kind comments once again! Have a super duper day... Jack xox

Kash Poet September 17, 2012 at 6:39 AM It's a delight to read your poems! Jack Ellison September 17, 2012 at 6:47 AM A very nice compliment my friend... thanks you!

Kash Poet September 17, 2012 at 6:38 AM Love this jack!!A new form to me! Jack Ellison September 17, 2012 at 6:46 AM Yes! Connie Wong suggested I give this form a name and write more in this format! Glad you liked it, Kash! Cheers!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl September 17, 2012 at 6:24 AM Lovely Jack just like you, I may use it now I am connected again but I have so many to read xx Jack Ellison September 17, 2012 at 6:30 AM I can always count on you my dear Mandy, to make my spirits soar! Thank you friend! Love xox