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And the Well Was Dry

Went to the well and the well was dry

So what shall I do, oh me, oh my

My mind's in a quandary, what shall I do

I fear I've run dry, I haven't a clue

Is there some medication that I can take

My mind's in a dither for goodness sake

This surely can't be, I must go lie down

Will try a wee nap, my mind might rebound

Does this ever happen to you guys out there

Is this an affliction uncommon or rare

Will try it again gonna give it a shot

Gonna go for broke, give it all that I've got

So this should be easy, what rhymes with boy

It's uh... hang on... my heart's filled with joy

Hey, I think I'm finally back on the track

I'm saved, I'm saved, the old Jack is back

This smile on my kisser is here to stay

Unless once again my rhymes they do stray

It's a life or death issue so wish me good luck

Sorry about this, for being such a schmuck

I promise you friendlies from this day on

It's all copacetic and everything's calm



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman

Date: 1/22/2015 12:14:00 PM

Calm? Not here! When my well runs dry, I just run to Hubby. He's always full of sayings and ideas. Like the other day he said... He had to turn on the car wipers to get the squirrels off the wind shield. We DO NOT have that many squirrels! Honest! And I've only counted 22 at one time. Tho we've seen 100 chirpie, flighty little birdies plus 27 morning doves, with them, at one time. Dragon's intent on chasing them around so he can count them! Silly Dragon. It'd be easier if he'd just sit still!

Jack Ellison
Date: 1/22/2015 4:09:00 PM

That's quite a place you live in... ever heard of Dr. Dolittle! LOL xx

Carol Eastman
Date: 1/22/2015 12:16:00 PM

Just so you know... They gather there to hear the latest story poems... about Dragon... Honest! It's true!... Hubyy says I'm full of something. Hump! I am not! I spread it around...