Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

A Series of Disasters

If it's not one thing it's another
An unending series of disasters
First a flood in the basement then
Our ceiling starts dropping plaster

Sure'd be nice to go through a day
Just lazing around in the sun
Dreamin' bout ice cream sundaes
Instead of things coming undone

Is there ever a single moment
When things go totally smooth
When hassles are nonexistent
And good vibes literally ooze

Much better than the alternative
I really do have to admit
Kinda stuffy in an old pine box
With a “good until” limit

Think I'm just gonna be thankful
For all the good things each day
Instead of forever complaining
It's a whole lot better that way

  

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Russell Sivey January 5, 2014 at 2:31 PM Yes, tis true, it is better being optimistic, but it can be harder to do sometimes! The pressures of life always try to ooze their way into the optimists life and bring even a great man down every once and a while! And I'm not a great man, so I too have my days, not to worry though, there are many other happier days out there at which to be optimistic again! It is much more fun being the optimist, I would rather bring a smile to someone's life than a frown! This is a wonderful poem, Great Work!! Jack Ellison January 6, 2014 at 7:12 AM Harder but not impossible! Just need to be a little more determined! Stay warm my friend!!!

Carol Eastman January 5, 2014 at 10:25 AM Oh My! Hope those things aren't happening to you NOW! Our TV died and the washer went out. Saving to fix and replace both... Basement flooded early summer but fine now! Went to the laundromat before the storm hit... Groceries good. If the power goes out we have a fire place and gas kitchen stove that keeps the back rooms at 70 degrees... And Dragon helps, too. In emergencies... He's so sweet! Have a great day... and don't forget to Smile... Help him Cathie! I think he needs a little attention! Jack Ellison January 6, 2014 at 7:10 AM We can always find the good amongst all the bad! Attitude is the key... the sun is still shining somewhere on the greyest of days! xoxox