Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Coffeeholics

Tim Horton's and Starbucks are cropping up
On just about every corner
We've become a nation of coffeeholics
My choice is obviously the former

Being Canadian and a hockey aficionado
One of the reasons for my choice
Tim Horton played for the Toronto Maple Leafs
In the 50s and 60s we rejoiced

He tragically died in an automobile accident
On a highway in February '74
Just before this great franchise took flight
And became a “one on every corner” store

What a sad ending but his name lives on
Becoming part of Canada's culture
Was destined to become a very wealthy man
Until his very untimely departure

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Debbie Duncan October 25, 2013 at 12:25 PM nicely done Jack, good rhymes, and nice tribute. I myself don't drink coffee. I have when my daughter worked at Starbucks in high school ;} only the seasonal drinks ;} Jack Ellison October 25, 2013 at 12:30 PM Then you're able to function without that first cup??? WOW! Good for you!!! Big hugs dear Debbie xoxox

Carol Eastman October 25, 2013 at 8:49 AM I went to McDonalds and someome ordered a McCaffee fancy coffee, but didn't pick it up... The workers offered it to me... YUM! YUM!... But I was bouncing off the walls till late that night... Hubby said it was hilarious to watch me! I'd have been walking on the ceiling if I could have got there! Love to try starbucks someday... But don't think I'd live thru it... LOL Jack Ellison October 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM They've had to scape me off the walls a couple of times too! Surprisingly McDonals's coffee is pretty good too! xoxoxox

Joseph Matose October 25, 2013 at 6:26 AM Great write on daily experiences. You seem to be inspired by what you see every day and that makes you unique. You are able to spin a quatrain from a simple impression derived from the busy street! And, how you craft and propel the gist makes it a gem out of mere bog! Jack Ellison October 25, 2013 at 7:06 AM Now that is what I call a GREAT review, my very good friend! It sure is encouraging to hear your very kind words JM... thanks a bunch!

Poet Tacito October 24, 2013 at 9:59 AM Crazy stuff. I know of Tim Hortons quite well (I had some good friends in Nova Scotia, Toronto, & Vancouver). Such a pity about the Founder. Good read! Jack Ellison October 24, 2013 at 12:12 PM Starbucks beware... Timmy's is about to take over the world! LOL Next time you're in Toronto, come see me! Have a great day, my friend! Cheers!

Russell Sivey October 24, 2013 at 6:48 AM We have a Tim Hortons here in my town, a very wonderful place, great food, great breakfast, and the like! I hear they have pretty good coffee too, but I don't drink coffee, I never liked the taste of it, I prefer Cokes...just as bad really! Your write is awesome my friend, made me want to go to Tim Hortons right away! Maybe I'll get there later on today, I'll let you know how it went, ha ha! Thank you for this wonderful poem my friend! I truly enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this morning! Jack Ellison October 24, 2013 at 6:56 AM Tragically, he lost his life never realizing the impact his little coffee shop had on our culture! So very sad!