Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Back End Emissions

My back end emissions have yet to reach
Point eight on the Richter Scale
A magnitude that easily destroys big buildings
Or drives locomotives off the rail

Most of the time they're silent but deadly
The kind that can make people mute
I've also heard that a man in Kansas City
Let one fly and it blew off his suit

Now that's what I call a powerful emission
Hope one day to blow a point eight
I'll be able to rest with my life's work done
Sure hope it doesn't trigger a quake!


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Robin Davis September 28, 2013 at 4:21 PM This is humorous and very creative. You took an embarrassing moment and made it funny so the reader can smile. nice job Jack Ellison September 28, 2013 at 6:56 PM Tis to laugh as they say! Glad you got a tickle out of it! Thanks for dropping by my dear Robin! Hugs, Jack xoxox

Russell Sivey June 23, 2013 at 7:34 PM Ah, yes, the infamous Richter levels, and do you think you would reach those high marks as a massive earthquake? Those back end emissions can be deadly, especially those silent burning ones! I'm sure you know what I'm talking about, if you know anything about back end emissions...I hate to admit it but I have had my share like anyone else! I truly loved reading this enlightening poem this evening! What a powerful full powered piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison September 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM Gotta watch out for those silent burning ones! LOL

Nette Onclaud June 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM you knocked me of my chair, keith.... fun write!..?) huggs Jack Ellison September 28, 2013 at 6:53 PM Hope you didn't hurt yourself dear Nette! LOL Hugs, Jack xoxox

Judy Konos June 23, 2013 at 1:09 PM OMG! LOL Jack Ellison September 28, 2013 at 6:52 PM LOL Love your reaction Judy! Big hugs, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman June 23, 2013 at 8:52 AM Hubby Especially loves this one. Read my 'Along Came a Spider'... it's full of potty humor... Dragon IS a potty humor lover, too. Jack Ellison September 28, 2013 at 6:51 PM Glad Mike got a kick out of it too! LOL xoxoxoxox

Elai Cee June 23, 2013 at 8:20 AM yeah amazing piece u've got Jack. have a great day...ELAI Jack Ellison September 28, 2013 at 6:50 PM Silly nonsense eh! LOL Hugs, Jack xoxox