Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Dontcha Just Love Em

Think today's gonna be a good one
Not really feeling all that bad
Except for a pain in my right leg
And my back aches just a tad

Oh forgot to mention my sinuses
They've been acting up of late
My eyesight isn't what it used to be
And lately my hearing's not great

I try to ignore the pains in my knees
All my joints are starting to squeak
Recently lost feeling in my fingers
Been constipated for about a week

I've developed a boil on my buttocks
That bothers me a lot when I sit
Have a little problem with my teeth
They're false but they're not a great fit

Aside from that, I'm feeling quite fine
Of course I have this mental problem
Must keep taking my meds each day
The Golden Years, dontcha just love 'em!



© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal December 13, 2022 at 12:32 PM I appreciate the candidness. It is just a fact in life—a fate we must face. It seems you are fairing well even now. Happy to have you around. You’re the best! Always, Laura Jack Ellison December 13, 2022 at 2:29 PM No matter how many of my poems you review, it's just an excuse to talk!!! Hope we can carry on forever................. smile! XOX

Russell Sivey January 6, 2013 at 10:41 AM I hope to be as good shape as you are at 77 my friend(as you have described in one of your responses)! I'm glad that this poem is not an autobiographical write and is just a funny poem! And funny it is Jack! I really enjoyed reading this delightful and enlightening piece this afternoon! What an awesome poem, Excellent Work!! Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 11:57 AM YUP! Haven't felt this good in a donkey's age! LOL Where did that expression come from? Do they usually live a long life? LOL

Carol Eastman January 6, 2013 at 10:35 AM Is that all that's wrong? I'm 61 and have you beat hands down... LOL... Silly bear... But I did love that poem, anyway. I know how it is... Try keeping up with a bunch of Trolls down by your imaginary lake and you'll feel younger by the minute... or hour... or day... or something... LOL... They sure do keep me busy!... What was I talking about? There I go again... Love, your friend... Carol Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 11:55 AM So are you telling me the Trolls are responsible for creative imagination???

Toquyen Harrell January 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM Oh, my gosh, Jack, what else is going on? You are in high spirit for one has all that going on. Enjoyed. Do you have sunshine this morning where you are at? I woke up late and look out the window and it is all shining. Yeyy!! My kind of day :) Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 11:45 AM Aww, I just ignore all that bad stuff! LOL No sunshine... light snow. Forecasters are predicting temps in the 40s most of next week! Yee haw!

Richard Lamoureux January 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM Glad to hear at 77 you are still going strong Jack. I am only 51 but in my minds Eye still feel like I'm in my 30s.blessed with being active mentally and physically. It's good to know that feeling can last. I have a friend cliff who is 86 and still playing tennis with a group of us guys, pretty inspirational. Loved the poem Jack Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 11:47 AM I've always believed that our mental outlook goes a long way to a long and healthy life. So far so good!

Reggae Magnet January 6, 2013 at 6:31 AM Its as if I have read this poem before, or is it a thought of what to come, humur at ones ow expense. Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 6:37 AM And the beat goes on! Watch out, it's coming... no one escapes! LOL!

Jed Denning January 6, 2013 at 4:54 AM Jack, I enjoyed your humorous take on the deterioration called aging. Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 5:18 AM This certainly isn't autobiographical... I feel great for an old geezer! Thanks Jed!

Seren Roberts January 6, 2013 at 4:29 AM Oh Jack thats brilliant, laughing so much here. Geez i dont sound that much better than you and i am only 30 this year(except for the teeth) hehe....Seren Jack Ellison January 6, 2013 at 4:41 AM So you is just a young filly! See what you've got to look forward to! LOL All joking aside, I'm 77 and I don't have any of the ailments... haven't felt this good in years! Lost 42 pounds in the last 7 months! Yee haw! Hugs, Jack