An On-Off Switch

Be it sunny or cloudy The weather determines my mood On a bright sunshiny morning My mood is upbeat and cheery And conversely on cloudy days My mood is sombre and sad I really wish this weren't true I see people every day wearing big smiles And I wonder if they have down days like me I assume myself to be an average joe But have forever questioned that We really need an “on/off” switch To control our emotions But I recognize that's not about to happen It is up to us to make the most of each day And share as much joy and happiness As we possibly can with our fellow man EVERY SINGLE DAY © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 8/25/2014 10:12:00 AM
Sun not out I just hibernate... no blues... just sleepy time. Which I always enjoy. My epilepsy pace maker is running down making my eye sight worse, hearing and thinking are harder to do... and I wake up 6 times a night or more. People don't realize epilepsy makes you constantly wake up. You'd think the interference would put you to sleep... But no! Replacing my pacemaker is extensive and I dread it. But it was so much fun seeing without my glasses. I didn't need them. So I lost them. Bummer!
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Date: 8/26/2014 8:14:00 PM
Had no idea what the effects of epilepsy were! I feel for you dear Carol! XOXOX
Date: 8/24/2014 12:36:00 PM
God has the on-off switch, Jack. He will leave it on if you ask Him :) Love ya
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/24/2014 4:52:00 PM
He's got all the answers!!! Loving hugs XOX
Date: 8/24/2014 10:59:00 AM
Wonderfully expressed true emotions Jack! Most of us will surely rhyme wid u,, but I find cloudy n rainy days perfectly romantic,, n sunny days obviously bright as ever! Thnx for sharing my friend!
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Date: 8/24/2014 4:51:00 PM
Come to think of it, cloudy days can put us in a mellow mood, good for writing poems about love!!! Huggs, Jack XOXOX
Date: 8/24/2014 8:05:00 AM
I feel the same emotions... can't help but be moody on cloudy and rainy days! I can relate to this write!
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Date: 8/24/2014 4:48:00 PM
Two peas in a pod eh!!! Loving hugs, Jack XOX
Date: 8/24/2014 7:17:00 AM
Good poem. :)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/24/2014 7:19:00 AM
Thank you my new friend... welcome! XOX
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