Fourteen Million To One

What if I happened to win the lottery What would I do with the money Spend it on all kinds of frivolous things Or a year long trip with my honey Eat in restaurants three times a day Choose the richest item on the menu Act like a snobbish old mucky muck And obnoxious no matter the venue They'd surely know I was 'nouveau riche' By my big mouth flamboyant air But I wouldn't care, with a bulging wallet I'd do everything with panache and flair Quite a pipe dream I'm currently having Not a chance this lovable jester Could be anything but the belle of the ball A vision of beauty in polyester Odds are about fourteen million to one So I won't be buying the beer More chance of becoming a cultural icon Like Mylie or Britney Spears © Jack Ellison 2012
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Breidenthal Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 12:42 AM
A pipe dream always makes for a good story. (: "A vision of beauty in polyester" You sure know how to paint a picture...lol Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 27, 2018 at 5:07 AM
WOW!!! A silly old man, eh!!! LOL Love, Happy Jack XOX
Burd Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 1:33 PM
I'd pay to see Jackaroo before I'd spend anything on Mylie or Britney! I'd actually be first in line! good one;)
Ellison Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 4:11 PM
There could be thousands of fans there but I would singing just for you my dear sweet Susan! Yee haw! You are sweet... big hugs, Jack
Eastman Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 8:05 AM
I used the lottery to blow off steam. Every time I got mad at my boss I bought a ticket... Take that you mean boss... It actually worked... For a dollar I always felt better and had something to look forward to... I won a dollar on very rare occassions... Once I won $100 when I needed it most... I bought groceries that week... Take that you mean boss... Love you Jack and Cathy...
Ellison Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 8:20 AM
WHATTT!!!... YOU BOUGHT GROCERIES??? In all my years, I may have brought three tickets! Three dollars I could used to buy a Big Mac! LOL Big juicy hugs!
Lamoureux Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 7:18 AM
I like this one good humor and good flow Rick
Ellison Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Thanks Rick! Your positive comments are certainly appreciated! Have a good one... Jack
Harrell Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 6:10 AM
Too funny, Jack. Yes, it wouldn't hurt to dream, right? Love ya, Toquyen
Ellison Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 6:15 AM
"A vision of beauty in polyester"... scary visual! LOL Love and big hugs, Jack
Horsman Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 5:43 AM
i'm right with you there, Jack.. good poem, love the sentiment...
Ellison Avatar
October 25, 2012 at 6:07 AM
The old saying, "somebody's gotta win" doesn't cut it with me! Odds are, it ain't and never will be you! Thanks for dropping by, my friend!
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