Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Can Still Bring It

At seventy-eight, I can still bring it
Still creative, I'm living proof
Something that stays with you I guess
No matter the snow on the roof

Still get a blast when I help some folks
Announce their coming events
To see the happy look on their faces
Not a look that they can invent

It's certainly got nothing to do with ego
Had accolades to fill a lifetime
Keeping myself active is how I see it
Keeping my neurons in line

The day I lose it will be a very sad day
Life will no longer be fun
Gonna dig a big hole and crawl right in
My work on this earth will be done!

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Laura Breidenthal September 8, 2013 at 12:09 AM This is adorable! It's been a while since I've read your work! I missed it! So glad you're still moving and with such confidence and gaiety. Your rhymes are golden, because you yourself are golden! Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 8, 2013 at 6:17 AM Laura sweet Laura, where have you be'd??? I've missed you dear Laura... great big huggeroonies, Jack xoxox

Eileen Manassian September 7, 2013 at 3:33 PM May that day be FAR from you, my sweet dear Jack. :) I'm so glad that you are still creating and bringing joy to others through your skills...Don't forget us here on the soup! We adore you!!! I adore you! You better be around for a LONG time! My heart can't bear the thought of that HOLE in the ground. Don't mention it again! Please.... Jack Ellison September 7, 2013 at 8:31 PM What hole??? See I've forgotten already! You are a sweetheart my dear Eileen! I ain't going anywhere... having too much fun with all my wonderful friends on the Soup! Talk again tomorrow sweet lady... huggles, Jack xoxox

Anne-Lise Andresen September 7, 2013 at 1:19 PM .... Yes, you have in you Jack .... I hope it will be the last thing you do on this earth: Spreading joy and laughter!! - But it's a long, long time until that day comes my friend. - You know: A good laugh prolongs life! - I think you've got many extra years .... - Continue to spread your joy and laughter ... - Have a wonderful fun weekend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)) Jack Ellison September 7, 2013 at 8:27 PM I'll still be writing poetry as they're closing the lid! LOL As they say, laughter is the best medicine! Big warm hugs Anne Lise xoxox

Carol Eastman September 7, 2013 at 10:47 AM You know the old saying... Use it or you lose it... In your case NOT a worry! You did 3 poems a day for 3 days in a row... You go Jack!... OOOppps! No! Dragon! That doesn't mean Jack has to go way... Yes, He and Cathie are my friend, too... It means he can go and write some more fun for a Long... Long... time.... Shewww! He almost smoked me over that miss understanding! Silly Dragon! Not to worry... I had m,y fire retardent suit on!... LOL... Do you realize you're always getting me in trouble! Jack Ellison September 7, 2013 at 8:24 PM You are a certified KOOK! And I mean that in the nicest way! LOL You brighten up my every day! 3 poems a day 3 days running... I'm pooped! I didn't say I pooped! Carol Eastman September 7, 2013 at 10:48 AM Actually, it's kinda fun and adds spice to this old life... Gotta run! Dragon LIKES chasing me, you know... Na Na NaNa NA!... Can't catch me!

Harry Horsman September 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM love your philosophy Jack, we all could learn so much form you,,,and that is only reading your poetry, Jack Ellison September 7, 2013 at 10:13 AM YUP! No deep dark secrets... wear my heart on my sleeve as they say! Thanks a bunch, Harry