Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

By a Thread

When a major power outage occurs
There's no reason to go on with life
Might as well just dig a big hole
And jump right on in, my advice

Can't function without the net
Shows you how much we're a slave
To the delicate structure we live by
Like going back to living in a cave

Scary when you really think about it
Our lives hang on by a thread
So dependant on things the way they are
Sometimes the future we dread

The world population is leaping forward
At the current unprecedented rate
Can we maintain our standard of living
Many things determine our fate

So a power outage can be annoying
But a harbinger of things to come
At my advanced age it isn't as critical
But for young ones the future is glum

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Donna Jones November 19, 2013 at 8:33 PM Ain't it the truth..my internet depends on a dish service which even rain knocks out....so I'm used to on and off service...just get you some chickens jack I guarantee you they will keep you entertained..mine are so spoiled they follow me around like dogs...all twenty five of them....can you just picture that....they follow me everywhere wanting cornbread and biscuits I cook for them...luv ya...:-) Jack Ellison November 19, 2013 at 8:38 PM SWEET!!! Down home folk! Growing up in a rural setting, I remember chicken running free... thanks for the memories my dear Donna xoxoxox

Sarai Virden November 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM There you go again oh wise one... So honest and true... What would we ever do with a day without our Jack. Hugs sweet one! Jack Ellison November 19, 2013 at 11:11 AM What a dear dear friend you've become in such a very short while! Thank you my sweet adorable Sarai... love and warm cuddly hugs! xoxox

The Situation November 18, 2013 at 1:46 PM who would have thought we would be on the net by phone and traveling at the same time. Jack Ellison November 18, 2013 at 3:20 PM Now that's downright dangerous!!! YOU don't do that do you??????

Poet Tacito November 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM I was without internet this weekend since I just moved into my new place. It was...tough. lol But, there was a lot less stress. So, good times. :) Jack Ellison November 18, 2013 at 1:30 PM If that happened to me, I'd go deep down into the depth of depression... might even have to be put on suicide watch!!!!!

Carol Eastman November 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM Shame on you Jack... Dragon is cowering and crying, in a corner again... Don't worry Dragon... I will still be able to write about you... How?... It's called a pencil and some paper! Remarkable inventions actually... and quit crying... We'll just get some glue for your bedazzles that doesn't need a glue stick plagged in... Really Dragon! There WAS life before electricity! Honestly, Jack! You do know what a pen, pencil, and paper are... don't you?... Take a deep breath... And DON'T panic you two!... LOL Jack Ellison November 18, 2013 at 1:28 PM There there Dragon, I was only kidding!!! Huh a what? A p-e-n-c-i-l... what the hell is THAT!!!!! xoxox

Barbara Gorelick November 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM You got that right! When I was a kid, the electricity going out was such a treat. No school..cooking in the fireplace..playing games. Im old, what can I say. BG Jack Ellison November 18, 2013 at 8:34 AM DAMN!!! It happened again! Sorry Barbara! That was then, now our whole world comes to a grinding halt... we lose contact with everything we come to know and crave! WOW s-c-a-r-y! Big hugs, Jack xox Jack Ellison November 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM I wanted so badly to have the poem I wrote for you already posted when you got up! Was about to post it last night to be sure and WHAM! lost power until about 7:30 this morning! Oh so happy you liked it... it was long overdue! Loving warm hugs, Jackster xox