Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

A Zulu Warrior

Do you sometimes see a Zulu Warrior
Staring back from the mirror in the morning!
A nasty fierce looking bad tempered dude
Obscenities flying out without warning

Crabbing bout having to make a living
But enjoying all the many accoutrements
If it wasn't that, it'd be something else
People just love to complain and vent

A shower and shave, you're almost human
Not one person will ever suspect
That a member of the Zulu Warriors tribe
Was a coworker of great respect

Do you sometimes see a Zulu Warrior
Staring back from the mirror in the morning!

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal April 1, 2018 at 2:11 AM I like this one! Well, I've liked all your poems, though I especially like poems the importance of seeing the truth in ourselves, sometimes the more ugly and aggressive side of us humans. Some days we are like lions, other days we're like kittens. All part of life and the human condition! Always, Laura Jack Ellison April 1, 2018 at 8:21 AM You sure have that right!!! I wake mostly on the sunny side of life... one of the lucky dudes!!! Methinks you do too!!! Love, Happy Jack XOX

Mohammad Yamin November 6, 2012 at 5:22 PM What a beautiful poem on that beastly looking dude called the Zulu Warrier. I have lived in Swaziland for a year in seventies that is close to the Zulu Land. So, I know what you are talking about. The conclusion of the poem is superb. The words of praise coming from you for my Tanka Time's Termite, has filled me with joy. Thank you. -Mohammad

Carol Eastman November 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM My Zulu warior is my Dad lately. As his health improves the warrior goes away...I think I need to bring out a bit of that warrior myself... He's wearing me out some. Keep the ditty's coming... They're very enjoyable reading... Being without your poems... is like a day without sunshine. Yours and Cathy's friend. Jack Ellison November 5, 2012 at 4:31 PM Hang in there dear Carol, he needs you! I've been through a similar experience so I know how difficult it is for both of you! Love Jack xox

Richard Lamoureux November 4, 2012 at 5:54 PM The answer is yes, I shave and banish him to the nether regions until the following day. With Movember here I may be allowed to march him off to work for a few days. Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 7:01 PM Got a kick out of your reply, my friend! LOL Cheers, Jack

Anne-Lise Andresen November 4, 2012 at 3:04 PM I wonder one thing Jack ...... are you laughing as much as we do, of what you write (?) Thanks for an amusing poetry Jack. - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 3:11 PM As a matter of fact I DO chuckle to myself many times! Certainly glad only Cathie can sees me! LOL Thank you sweet Miss Norway, love and big hugs, Jack xox

Jack Horne November 4, 2012 at 2:17 PM lol, had a chuckle here Richard Lamoureux November 4, 2012 at 5:55 PM Like I said Jack, Mission Possible fo you. Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM Mission accomplished... cheers from Jack to Jack!

Toquyen Harrell November 4, 2012 at 7:09 AM Lol, I do know what you mean. We are feisty in the morning, aren't we? Funny one, Jack. Enjoyed. Love ya, Toquyen Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 7:30 AM Guess quite a few can relate to this eh! LOLThank you dear Toquyen... love Jack xox

Dinda Minardi November 4, 2012 at 6:40 AM A very creative write, Jack. Love the 3rd line the most :) thx for stopping by. Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 6:53 AM Had fun with this one... most morning I wake up singing but some mornings... LOL Hugs, Jack xox

Terry O'Leary November 4, 2012 at 5:03 AM "I come a zimba zimba zaya"... Terry (funny) Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 5:13 AM LOL Glad I could make you chuckle this fine Sunday morning! Have a great day, Terry! Cheers, Jack