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Almost Extinct

Tomorrow I hit eighty, almost extinct
Those eighty years sure went by in a blink
Here for a while yet
On that you can bet
Never felt better my life's in the pink


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/14/2015 4:59:00 AM

Hey sweetheart! So sorry I haven't been around as much.. I hope you had a lovely birthday, amazing Jack! I love your optimism. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/14/2015 6:30:00 AM

I was overwhelmed by all the good wishes I received but none more anticipated than yours, sweet friend! Thank you, Laura... love, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman

Date: 8/11/2015 11:31:00 AM

This month my Dad turns 84 and is still a wild and crazy guy./// You are sharp as a tack in mind and in soul... so expect you to be around to continue the stroll... Toward fame and infamy an illustrious goal... Yes, you are still busy and on a roll... So Happy Birthday to You from, Dragon, us, and Grandpa Troll.

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/14/2015 6:28:00 AM

SWEET SWEET SWEET! Thank you my loyal friend! Ain't goin' nowhere!!! Love, Jack xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/11/2015 4:18:00 AM

One gets old only when he stops dreaming and starts remembering! You my friend, Jack are full of dreams and for that I take away the "0" from your age and leave you with the "8". Happy Birthday my ex-Montrealer friend! May the Good Lord keeps Healthy and Happy for the next one hundred years! Cheers!!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/11/2015 8:18:00 AM

Demetrios my friend, I thank you for your good wishes! Friends like you are what keeps me alive! Another hundred years? Hmmm 20 would be nice! Thanks again my friend - Jack

Eve Roper

Date: 8/10/2015 11:31:00 PM

Happy 80th Birthday Jack, the love of life and a good golden pen makes for a happy life. Hugs Eve

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/11/2015 9:17:00 AM

Thank you so much my dear Eve! Love you a bunch... Santa Jack xxxxxx

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 8/10/2015 11:19:00 PM

Where are you going? They don't make people like you. So where can we get a spare part? Exctinct or is it distinct? Happy birthday, my friend :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/11/2015 8:36:00 AM

That is so sweet my dearest Toquyen! Hope to be around for a while yet to enjoy all my sweet P-Soup friends! Thank you... love, Jack xxx

Cupids Arrow

Date: 8/10/2015 10:59:00 PM

Happy Birthday : )

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/11/2015 9:55:00 AM

Youse guys are the sweetest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/10/2015 11:16:00 AM

I had the heads up so I have already penned you a poem - it will be posted tomorrow :-) Wish i could be there to give you a big hug so its simply cyber hugs from your loving sis xxx:-) hugs jan xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 8/10/2015 1:55:00 PM

Wish you and all my good buddies could be here to help me celebrate! Love, Jack xxx