Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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 March 27, 2018 at 12:39 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 March 27, 2018 at 5:14 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 October 24, 2012 at 5:29 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 October 25, 2012 at 5:14 AM And thank you for YOUR comments on mine! Cheers!

Susan Burd October 24, 2012 at 5:27 PM must have been the ruddy zombe virus you caught. good thing you're better! Jack Ellison October 25, 2012 at 5:13 AM Have no fear, dear Susan, I'm back to my virile handsome self! LOL Hugs, Jack

Tim Ryerson October 24, 2012 at 4:43 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 October 25, 2012 at 5:12 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 October 24, 2012 at 1:47 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 October 25, 2012 at 5:03 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 October 24, 2012 at 1:05 PM Your smile is never too far away ..... :) :) :) Love it Jack. Big hug / / Anne-Lise :) Jack Ellison October 24, 2012 at 1:26 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 October 24, 2012 at 10:37 AM LOL..glad you are better! Light & Love Jack Ellison October 24, 2012 at 10:50 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 October 24, 2012 at 10:19 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 October 24, 2012 at 10:49 AM Your words are so comforting, Mandy, along with my blankie and my soother they are all I need! LOL Hugs, Jack

Nette Onclaud October 24, 2012 at 9:06 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 October 24, 2012 at 10:45 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