An Eternal Optimist

The world needs a little Good news every day Just look on the bright side It's better that way Kick up your heels Say howdy my friends Just smile at a stranger Your woes you'll transcend On the verge of disaster Show them there's hope To look at this world Through a much larger scope It may be contagious You'll start a new trend Who knows it might happen You'll make some new friends I know that the cynics Will laugh and they'll scoff To think that us humans Past sins we can doff We've got to start somewhere So why not right now The world will stop fighting And wars disavow Just call me a dreamer I welcome that name Don't need any medals No fortune or fame The best compensation A world filled with joy Where everyone's happy And spirits are buoyed We can't let our efforts Just end up in vain We must see a world Where happiness reigns It's crucial for us To succeed in this quest Else mankind will perish My case I do rest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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June 17, 2018 at 4:08 PM
Jack where are you? You have not posted since Thursday...
Ellison Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 7:44 AM
Been galavanting celebrating my dear brother-in-law's 80 birthday!!! Didn't think you would miss me... aww kissy, kissy!!!
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June 16, 2018 at 9:31 AM
I missed your bon mots my dear. Now I have a plethora. All so on the mark!
Ellison Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 7:42 AM
WOW!!! Patricia my love, where have you been? Better not disappear again or I'll have to give you a good spanking!!!! Love, Happy Jack with smiles! XXOXOX
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June 15, 2018 at 1:30 AM
AWESOME KENNY!!! One of your absolute best. I enjoyed reading this, dear. Hugs
Ellison Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 2:21 AM
WOW WOW WOW!!!!! Aww, sweet Betty Boop... I still love you, after all these years, you are still in my heart!!!! Thank you, muaaaaa! Kenny! XOXOX
Horn Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 9:02 PM
Also external and internal. So what else is Trump going to screw up between Canada and America/ Whatever is wrong was caused by him.
Ellison Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 2:15 AM
Bang on... what crap has he caused and what crap is he about to cause! Weird... the leader (?) of the free world!!!
Cunningham Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 2:47 PM
Well written piece Jack. Full of. Wisdom. Good afternoon.
Ellison Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 2:16 AM
Thank you, my good friend!!! kissie, kissie!!
Cunningham Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 3:57 PM
Will do Jack, enjoy your few days break.
Ellison Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 2:54 PM
Thank you, my good friend, for those very kind words! ALERT!!! Will be away for a three day weekend!!! Hold down the fort for me, okay!!! Cheers!!!
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June 14, 2018 at 8:17 AM
Well said my friend. Love and hugs! xomo <3
Ellison Avatar
June 14, 2018 at 8:19 AM
What the hell is happening to me... help!!! LOL
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