Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Betwixt and Between

Betwixt and between
Sadness and mirth
Happy but sad
For dear Mother Earth

Feeling sorry for
Adding to the mess
Not really aware
Of my part I confess

Betwixt and between
Feel guilty at times
Having so much
While others are crying

The worldwide problem
Of hunger and disease
Is difficult to remedy 
Near impossible to ease

Betwixt and between
I sit here and cry
'Bout the inequality
Don't understand why

Do we throw up our hands
Say nothing can be done
Go on and forget it
Just enjoying the sun

Betwixt and between
Filled with sadness and love
Gotta keep on trying
With help from up above


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Timothy Hicks May 4, 2013 at 11:29 PM I do at times feel a bit selfish to complain about petty things... when others so far away are fighting just to survive. This was a heartfelt piece and a great reminder to not always think about your current situation, only. I love your title - even if betwixt means the same thing as between... lol. Jack Ellison May 5, 2013 at 5:12 AM Betwixt and between is an old saying from way back. But what you say about people just fighting to survive... because we feel so helpless, we try not to think about it. Very sad!

Sara Kendrick May 4, 2013 at 6:14 PM Great work..Apparently about Earth Day..Enjoyed reading this one today..Sara Jack Ellison May 4, 2013 at 7:30 PM Was not on my mind my intention when I wrote it but it definitely fits doesn't it! Thanks once again Sara! Have a great Sunday! xoxox

Donna Jones May 4, 2013 at 11:09 AM Know exactly what you mean Jack...I think about this every time I give my dogs table scraps...that some people would love them...makes ya cry.... Jack Ellison May 4, 2013 at 7:33 PM The equality in the world is disgusting... we really don't know how fortunate we are! Love ya Donna... xoxoxox

Carol Eastman May 4, 2013 at 10:56 AM You're probably not adding near the mess as my Dragon is... especially to my roses, today... So cheer up you're solving a problem by writting about things along the way. And if you want to clean up the earth... If it'll make you feel better, I say... I'll give you a shovel, if you come by my friend. For here, there's a lot to do... My Dragon gave the roses another migraine today... I'll let you clean off the poopy doo, asa favor to you today... LOL Jack Ellison May 4, 2013 at 7:37 PM WOWSERS! Do you tell Mike about your Dragon and the Trolls? LOL xoxoxox