Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Axe Murderers

Do you have any axe murderers in your family
No? How totally boring is that!
They add a little spice when telling your story
More interesting than your household cat

How about a bigamist or a felon of some note
That would be a total blast!
But before you climb up on your mighty high horse
Better thoroughly check out your past

Just having a little fun so don't send me letters
When reviewing this sweet little gem
Every once in a while I go off on these tangents
Soon be back on the track once again

Do you have any axe murderers in your family
If you have to answer yes to the above
I solemnly promise to keep it our little secret
And end with good wishes and love

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal September 18, 2020 at 11:31 AM Love your tangents! Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 20, 2020 at 5:25 AM What a strange man eh! LOL

Richard Lamoureux December 1, 2012 at 5:42 PM Thats strange I know I commented on this poem yesterday. Did it not reach you??? I said I didn't have any Axe murderes in the family but I have been stabbed in the back a few times. Another fun one Jack, keep them coming. Jack Ellison December 1, 2012 at 6:32 PM Must be out in cyberspace somewhere... didn't get it! "but I have been stabbed in the back a few times" LOL That counts! Have a super Sunday my good friend!

Carol Eastman November 30, 2012 at 7:50 PM My GreatGrandFather French was a telegrapher in the bad lands of Oklahoma in the1890's... Boy... If those wires could speak I'd of loved to hear the stories... Oh they did! LOL Jack Ellison December 1, 2012 at 7:24 AM Must have been difficult in those days with no Internet to connect with friends like you! LOL Love and happy thought... Jake

Ilene Bauer November 30, 2012 at 5:49 PM sorry - just the usual crop of neurotics! this is a fun poem, though... Jack Ellison December 1, 2012 at 7:20 AM Thanks my dear friend, Ilene! Just having some fun... love Jack

Terry O'Leary November 30, 2012 at 5:42 PM Jack, I have a garden and a very tall broad-shouldered son. He was chopping/splitting wood for me (I was helping in my usual supervisory role) when the axe handle snapped! So I guess we have axe merderer in the O'Leary family ... Terry (Funny poem, as long as I don't take it personally) Jack Ellison December 1, 2012 at 7:19 AM Like your "axe murderer" story! LOL Not quite what I meant but... have a great day, Terry!

Harry Horsman November 30, 2012 at 2:51 PM a leading question and a awesome poem, i like you off track,Jack, it is different, entertaining, and bloody good poetry, Jack Ellison December 1, 2012 at 7:18 AM WOW What happened to this happy old guy... must have been something I ate! Thanks Harry...