Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Even Jester Jack

For those who know me, this may be a surprise

My mood lately has been less than upbeat

The years must be catching up with me

Lately I've been thinking a lot about life

How it all seems so very short

Seems like just yesterday, we had our first child

He is now about to turn fifty-five

Where did it go???

I've led a charmed life filled with much joy and happiness

Regrets? Had a few but in the overall scheme of things

My life has been a gem

Often wondered why with all the negativity around

Best to just accept it and enjoy it for the time I have left

I usually write happy, silly, upbeat poems

I guess my way of coping, getting through

But reality sometimes says

“Who are you trying to kid, Jester Jack?”

WELL... this is one of those times!

But have no fear,

I'll wake up tomorrow morning

Greet the world with a dirty big grin

And pretend today never happened!!!


© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman February 3, 2014 at 11:44 AM Dwell on Dragon and his antics... That'll keep you young... And trying to figure how, not to get stepped on! Read my "Bruce Willis To the Rescue". That'll perk you up TODAY! Seen the Super Bowl Commercials? Cute... Cute... Cute! Dragon's smiling... He thinks I called him cute! Silly Dragon... ERRRR... OK! "Silly but CUTE!" Better, Silly Dragon? Good! Yes we love you... But Jack needs attention, now, not you. Yes, I'm sure he'd love to bling out a picture of you. He went to send you one! Smile! Jack Ellison February 3, 2014 at 5:25 PM Super Bowl up here is not a big a deal as you guys or maybe I'm just out of the loop! "Bruce Willis" here I come!!! XOXOXOXOX

Eileen Manassian February 3, 2014 at 11:24 AM Kenny....don't have me go and worry about you. I already do, you know. Please....don't dwell on time gone by. Be thankful for all the blessings in your life. God is good.....HUGS for days like this....we all have them... Jack Ellison February 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM Absolutely no need to worry my dearest Eileen... just one of those days! I AM thankful for getting to this ripe old age and NEVER having any serious medical issues! All you guys keep me going with your sweet words every day! There's half the battle right there! I love you dearly sweet lady... Kenny XOXOX