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Artsy Fartsy

I'm sure you've heard the term “artsy fartsy”
It can apply to a person or a thing
Most times expressed in a derogatory manner
Definitely has a “nose in the air” ring

In my lifetime career as a graphic designer
You'd think I'd be one of those guys
But nay nay I say I'm not that way inclined
My pinky doesn't point to the sky

Masculine as a male dude could possibly be
Mr. Jockstrap through and through
Chow down raw meat and stand up to pee
Most times leave the seat up too

It's certainly not a comment on social issues
Some of my friends are artsy fartsy
But most of the time my wee pinky stays put
Except when I'm stirring my tea

I'm sure you've heard the term “artsy fartsy”
Many times expressed with distain
Relax everybody it's not meant to be hurtful
Not everyone travels the same lane


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Laura Breidenthal Date: 8/5/2013 9:21:00 PM Great message and a fun read! Always, Laura Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 8/6/2013 7:55:00 AM Was a graphic designer for 56 years... was NEVER artsy fartsy! LOL

John Posey Date: 7/17/2013 2:41:00 PM Well, Jack, I must admit that what you call "Artsy fartsy" I always called "Hoity Toity"..... I can't remember where I got the Idea that Artsy Fartsy was some gastric disorder.... Regardless, this was a fun read. great work.... Jake Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 7/21/2013 7:46:00 PM "Hoity Toity"... love it! "gastric disorder"! LOL

Andrea Dietrich Date: 7/16/2013 4:56:00 PM haha, this was a very enjoyable one to read today. I don't like artsy fartsy myself!! I am too down to earth!! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 7/21/2013 7:44:00 PM Me too... down to earth! LOL Hugs, Jack xox

Russell Sivey Date: 7/15/2013 12:39:00 PM I would only wish I would have been called "artsy fartsy"! I have always been called a geek or nerd whenever I was growing up, never part of the artistic genre, but I would love to be included within it! I have always thought of myself being slightly artistic, whether or not everyone would agree with me! Thank you for enlightening me with this awesome write! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this afternoon! This is such a grand piece! Great Work!! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 7/21/2013 7:43:00 PM Wore a suit when I left school and started out as a teller in a bank for the first two years. Then entered the graphic arts field and haven't worn one since! Yee haw! (Except for weddings and funerals of course! LOL)

Poet Tacito Date: 7/15/2013 10:06:00 AM "Not everyone travels the same lane", Damn right! I LOVED reading this! Great job! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 7/21/2013 7:36:00 PM Thank you my friend! Your words are always so encouraging! Cheers!

Carol Eastman Date: 7/15/2013 7:56:00 AM Artsy Fartsy... Always thought that had a ring to it. I was trying to do some art work for my Kitty Claus and discovered my work has declined with my tremors... Miss the days I did portraits and pencil sketches washed with a touch of water color.... The kids wqere surprised I could draw, but the effect of the tremors left me with no clean lines... I felt it looked more like a third graders work... I'll have to stick to writting... When one door closes another opens... Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 7/17/2013 3:20:00 PM So sad my dear Carol! "When one door closes another opens"... great attitude though! Love ya! Hugs, Jack xoxox