Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Anything Happen While I Was Gone

Anything happen while I was gone?
I asked my dear Cathie today
Was sitting there in my big easy chair
When off to dreamland I strayed

Met some very interesting people
Marilyn, Elvis and Liz Taylor
John Wayne, Uncle Miltie, and Deano
Even Frankie boy as a sailor

These guys were the 'perfect' antidote
For anything that happens to ail you
They sang, they acted, they made us laugh
Happiness came shining through

There aren't very many like that today 
I miss 'em all a whole bunch
Marilyn and I were about to make love
When Cathie woke me up for lunch!



© Jack Ellison 2013

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Timothy Hicks March 11, 2013 at 12:42 AM Hope the wifie doesn't end up reading those last 2 lines, lol! You have a lighthearted sense of humor and your poetry really reads easy... it's almost as if you were just talking normally and the rhymes came along for the ride all by themselves. Though I'm 18 I much prefer the music of the 70s to the majority of today's modern "music", so I can relate to this a bit. Jack Ellison March 11, 2013 at 10:46 AM I am soooo impressed my new young friend! You neither look or sound like someone so young! You are wise beyond your years! It is also so welcoming to meet a young person with such a deep understanding and appreciation of life! Your good friend, Jack

Guru Jad February 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM I envy you, Sir, for Marilyn the blonde, Something for years we can correspond - For sure your dreams are a sweet escape, Into a world lovelier than a seascape - To an era that once was Golden by all means, And now we only live it via old dusty screens!........... Very sensational poem, Sir. I loved it. Somehow, I always feel I belong to a past era hehe! Jack Ellison February 25, 2013 at 8:11 AM "Somehow, I always feel I belong to a past era" I know exactly what you mean, my good man. I keep up with all the latest technology and the newest gadgets but there's an element in my life that is missing! Thanks for your very kind words, my friend Cheers!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 25, 2013 at 5:00 AM lol ... ... yes anything can happen ... Marilyn roots come from Norway, but you knew that already (?) - Have an enjoyable day Jack. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Jack Ellison February 25, 2013 at 5:43 AM Oh those Norwegians gals eh! Yummy yummmm! Blonde bombshells all including my dear Anne Lise! LOL Enjoy... hugs, Jack xox

Terry Burns February 24, 2013 at 10:10 PM You Sir are a true master of the pen. One could learn much from you, reading your poems from beginning to end. I shall keep you on my watch list and if I ever despair I will remember your wisdom and take greater care. Jack Ellison February 25, 2013 at 4:34 AM WOWSERS... thems is mighty fine words, my good man! I certainly do appreciate your glowing assessment of my poetry. Perhaps a little over the top but I humbly accept it and send a simple thank you.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 24, 2013 at 9:08 AM Ha-ha! Jack my friend, tell Cathie next time to delay lunch, Because there real danger that Marilyn give her a real punch! You made my day again! Lovely and pleasing rhyme. Thank you for yesterday’s Glorious comment! Jack Ellison February 24, 2013 at 9:32 AM WOWSERS What a dream eh... me a Marilyn! Yee haw! In your dreams Jacko, in your dreams! LOL

Carol Eastman February 24, 2013 at 8:39 AM The world happened while you were making your own world... One you can catch up with on CNN and the other with an afternoon nap... My Trolls say it's Siesta time... Yawn.... I'll join you in a snow ball fight. Jack Ellison February 24, 2013 at 9:30 AM You're one of the reasons this site is so much fun, my dear Carol! Damn, just when Marilyn and I were about to... LOL

Wayland Bunch February 24, 2013 at 6:19 AM Tell me it's not liver day, lol. I see a theme today. I guess I'm going to have to hide the serious side and make good fun of somebody so you can laugh. I'll probably end up choosing myself or a faximilie thereof to steal some words from the three stooges lol. Jack Ellison February 24, 2013 at 7:11 AM Go for it, my friend! I'll be waiting with bated breath! LOL

Joseph Garcia February 24, 2013 at 6:03 AM thank you for the good laugh sir ive been enthralled with the awkward emotions that writing my own poetry leaves me. much appreciated. Jack Ellison February 24, 2013 at 7:08 AM Happy to oblige my friend...mission accomplished! Cheers!