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A Ruddy Zombie

Some days I wake up smiling Today's sure not one of those days Caught some kind of a flu bug Wanna sleep the whole day away Feel like a ruddy zombie Got no drive, no get up and go No longer a reason for living I've come to the end of the show Hide the pills and the liquor Get rid of the knives and weapons Feel like harming little animals Looking for bugs to step on Normally charming and lovable But when bugs invade my body Don't handle the invasion very well This nasty man gets really snotty Eventually I'll get back to normal To my sweet and lovable self Until then, please bear with me Don't feel like a big happy elf! © Jack Ellison 2012 Have no fear... wrote this a while ago. Today I'm fit as a fiddle and feeling fine!

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 3/27/2018 12:39:00 AM

The flu is never fun! Can make the best of us real grumpy and blue. Thankfully, doesn't last forever thank goodness. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/27/2018 5:14:00 AM

Been one of the fortunate ones throughout my whole life! Got a lucky star shining down on me... you are special, dearest friend! Tons of true love and friendship... Happy Jack XOX

John Freeman

Date: 10/24/2012 5:29:00 PM

The concept is always inept Jack, at times such as you described in your posey one must call on the the inner precept self to combat Mr Jeckyle (spelling). Smile! Thanks for you comment. Agape, Moses

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/25/2012 5:14:00 AM

And thank you for YOUR comments on mine! Cheers!

Susan Burd

Date: 10/24/2012 5:27:00 PM

must have been the ruddy zombe virus you caught. good thing you're better!

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/25/2012 5:13:00 AM

Have no fear, dear Susan, I'm back to my virile handsome self! LOL Hugs, Jack

Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/24/2012 4:43:00 PM

I can identify Jack!...I'm pretty lousy at being sick myself (I whine a lot)...LOVE that 3rd verse!...Glad you're feeling better! - Tim

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/25/2012 5:12:00 AM

"I whine a lot"! As handsome, virile, buff males of the species, that's out job, that's what we do! LOL

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/24/2012 1:47:00 PM

I hope you feel better... Get Cathy to tuck you in... She'll take good care of you. PS Remember the roses afterward with another romantic poem for her... After all... You may owe her if she catches anything, after caring for you.

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/25/2012 5:03:00 AM

This was written a while back. Right now, I'm fit as a fiddle and ready to fiddle! LOL Love ya Carol! xox

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/24/2012 1:05:00 PM

Your smile is never too far away ..... :) :) :) Love it Jack. Big hug / / Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2012 1:26:00 PM

As I said, I wrote this when I was actually feeling pretty bad! Thanks once again for your cheerful words, Anne-Lise... love and big hugs, Jack xxx

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/24/2012 10:37:00 AM

LOL..glad you are better! Light & Love

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2012 10:50:00 AM

Don't get sick often BUT when I do, I'm a big cry baby! LOL Just like ALL men eh!!! Love and big hugs, Jack

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 10/24/2012 10:19:00 AM

oh poor you and I know how you feel we shall have to share a quilt and box of tissues for comfort, i could kill a grizzly right now with a look , keep your chin up sweetie it will be over soon xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2012 10:49:00 AM

Your words are so comforting, Mandy, along with my blankie and my soother they are all I need! LOL Hugs, Jack

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/24/2012 9:06:00 AM

one of the best ways to just unwind,hack... to be sane is to have moments of pure insanity...one helluva piece!..:) i'll drink to that!.:) huggs

Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2012 10:45:00 AM

So now you've got me questioning my sanity! LOL I'll drink to that with you! Of course, I'll drink to anything! Hugs, Jack