Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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 real 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
Doing everything with panache and flair

What a pipe dream I'm currently having
As if this sweet old loveable 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 Cyrus or Perry or Spears

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Eileen Manassian August 26, 2014 at 7:10 AM Remember to come visit me and taking out on the town, Kenny! ;) Hugs!!! Jack Ellison August 26, 2014 at 7:19 AM My first stop would be Beirut, Miss Boop!!! We will do it up big... loving huggles XOXOX

Carol Eastman August 25, 2014 at 10:20 AM If I won the lottery... I'd replace my heart and epilepsy pace makers, finish putting my son thru college with no more student debts... Pay of his student debts that are in our name... Which is all of them or the university wouldn't let him in... I'd print my books about Dragon... Pay off my house and credit cards... and... Darn... I think that's all a million dollars would cover. Bummer... LOL... But I could dream! Right Dragon! Hey where are you going? Honestly Dragon! I'd still be rich in love! Carol Eastman August 27, 2014 at 8:01 AM Dragon's miffed... I didn't say I'd spend it on him... He thinks he needs a new aviary for his pigeons... And No Dragon... I'm NOT ever buying a 2 year old Dragon a Fancy sports car... And you can't have the KIA Hamsters... It's just a commercial... Silly Dragon! Jack Ellison August 26, 2014 at 7:59 PM IF I WIN THE LOTTERY... all those things you mentioned will be yours dear friend! XOXOX

J. R. Corbin August 25, 2014 at 9:47 AM It's okay Jack. I have the same dream every week. Still, don't forget your old friends here at the site when.... :\ Jack Ellison August 26, 2014 at 7:57 PM WOW! Got lots of Soupers to share my winnings with! LOL

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 25, 2014 at 9:37 AM Well high probability Jack ! Best wishes though u r a winner always! Jack Ellison August 26, 2014 at 7:55 PM For being such a sweet friend, I will remember you when I win!!! Yee Haw! LOL Loving hugs XOX

Toquyen Harrell August 25, 2014 at 7:54 AM Dream on. I think you can do it. That's not a big odd at all. Let me know when you are in the money so we can be the best buddies lol. Now don't forget me, you hear haha Jack Ellison August 25, 2014 at 8:29 AM NOT BIG ODDS??? Hmmm! LOL Loving hugs XOX