Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

A Real Enigma

Well, here we are at the start of a brand new day

Who knows what exciting new things lie just ahead

Will I win the Lotto?

Might have had a better chance had I purchased a ticket

Will a long lost friend suddenly reappear?

Not likely since he passed away a few years back

Will I regain my youthful, debonaire, good looks?

Did I ever have them?

Dreams can be so realistic at times

That when we wake, it takes us a bit of time

To clear our heads and get back to reality

Have you ever tried remembering a dream

How frustrating is that

You know it was filled with joy, laughter, and good times

But can't remember it no matter how hard we try

Strange but so very annoying

Sure would be great to continue on where we left off 

The mind... a real enigma!



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman March 30, 2014 at 9:52 AM The dreams that linger, that I can recall are the bad ones. Woke up being chased by a man eating cactus this morning. Haven't seen 'Day of The Trifids' in years. What I was thinking? Should have called Dragon in to heat their little (or big in this case) bottoms. Could have had fricacied cactus for lunch... or at least a more peaceful sleep! The marauding bikers were fun, Not friendly, but fun. They didn't like the cactus either!... Splat! Take note Dragon! It was really cool. Movie at 10... LOL Jack Ellison March 31, 2014 at 8:36 AM You have much weirder dreams than I do! XOX

Russell Sivey March 30, 2014 at 6:52 AM I agree, the mind is truly an enigma! I don't think we'll ever figure it out surely! However that may be so, I can figure out your wonderful poem here and I really enjoyed reading it this fine morning! What a brilliant piece that one truly is, such a grandiose poem, Great Work!! Jack Ellison March 30, 2014 at 7:59 AM You are a true friend, dear Russell! Thank you as always!