Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Clean Bill of Health

Got a clean bill of health
From my doctor today
So I'm feeling darn good
That's needless to say!

For a man of my age
That's a pretty good thing
Thought one or two parts
Would need replacing

But hooray, hallelujah
I'm good for a while
No need for pills
Can't wipe off the smile!

With a positive outlook
You've won half the battle
It's mind over matter
Just don't ya get rattled!

I could surely continue
For many more verses
There's no funeral pending
So send back the hearses

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal September 18, 2020 at 11:24 PM "Send back the hearses" love it! Must be relieving to hear the news that your health is on top. Hope you are still in great health my lovely friend. Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 19, 2020 at 1:35 PM Still skipping along... well maybe NOT skipping! XOX

Ilene Bauer December 9, 2012 at 8:06 PM ha! love the verses and hearses rhyme! Jack Ellison December 10, 2012 at 5:49 AM Glad you liked it Ilene... thanks a bunch! LOve and hugs

Carol Eastman December 9, 2012 at 3:12 PM My Dad has Chemo mon- wed... then only one more Dec 26th-29th... He's perking up in attitude and his health is looking better... We went out and got him a cat to be a companion... for when I leave some time in January... about the middle... I'll miss Christmas and New Years with the family... But they say they'll survive... Merry Christmas! Jack Ellison December 9, 2012 at 4:37 PM That is fantastic news Carol! Thinking about him and wishing him well during this holiday season! You are a sweetie for being there for him! Love ya! xox

Harry Horsman December 9, 2012 at 2:03 PM Jack both your health and poetry, are so positive, and i'm really glad about that, also the fact you share all of this with us, is brilliant.. Thank you... Jack Ellison December 9, 2012 at 2:26 PM WOW! Thems is mighty fine words, my friend... thanks a big bunch!

Richard Lamoureux December 9, 2012 at 1:58 PM Glad you are fit as a fiddle, you can keep playing those happy tunes. Jack Ellison December 9, 2012 at 2:25 PM So far so good... much be all this clean living and a positive attitude! Yee haw! Cheers

Toquyen Harrell December 9, 2012 at 12:53 PM Great for you, Jack. It's always a good thing. So does that mean we are guaranteed the laughs will keep coming? You don't have any reasons not to now. So if we don't hear from you we know you are playing hooky and we will come and get you. Lol. Enjoyed you. Love ya, Toquyen Jack Ellison December 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM You're on to me, dear friend! Many more laughs to come... no excuses eh! Love and big hugs, Jack xox