Jack Ellison Poet Rhyme

Gonna Live Forever

Looks like this old geezer
Will live on forever 
When I'm out for a stroll
Gait's light as a feather

Most folks mistake me
For a much younger dude
They think I'm about sixty
Don't want to be rude

So they guess around seventy
Some guess eighty or so
Certainly don't blame them
My age doesn't show

I'm proud as a peacock
This image I'm showing
For a man who's reached 87
My pride's overflowing

Owe it to a life filled with joy
Singing just happy songs
Shooing away the nasty clouds
Sun shines all day long

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Speaks Volumes October 29, 2022 at 3:14 AM I am so envious of such a positive attitude all the time Jack.,,,,,,,, You have found the fountain of youth in a happy disposition,,,,, and enlightened us all with your clever rendition. Enjoyed immensely ! Thank you.. Jack Ellison October 29, 2022 at 4:19 AM Dear Wendy, you brighten each and every one of my days!!! Have you noticed my poems are now rhyming poems? Just say the word... XOX

Gershon Wolf October 27, 2022 at 7:02 PM Alright, Jack! Onward to 120, I say! Every year in good health! ... See you there, man. Me, too. ~ And why not!!! Jack Ellison October 28, 2022 at 4:49 AM 120??? LOL uh maybe not but who knows with the medical advances! YEEHAW!

Sand Blown October 27, 2022 at 11:22 AM ...gee-sir?!.....'light as a feather...shooing away the...clouds...'.....rave on...raven.... ...stans sand Jack Ellison October 27, 2022 at 1:28 PM Everybody could feel like this!!! Just smile!!! LOL

Darlene De Beaulieu October 27, 2022 at 7:59 AM Hello Happy Jack, yes you are right. You do not look your age. Keep them guessing. Love, Darlene xxx-ooo. Darlene De Beaulieu October 29, 2022 at 11:51 AM Hello Happy Jack, no I would never guess. Love, Darlen xxxx-oooo. Jack Ellison October 27, 2022 at 8:32 AM You would never guess would you! LOL Love, Happy Jack XOX

R J. Elless October 27, 2022 at 7:58 AM Jack, Hope you do. Fine poem, Really smooth flow. Keep Rolling. H Jack Ellison October 27, 2022 at 8:30 AM Still hanging in there at late 80s! Love, Happy Jack XOX

L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 7:57 AM It has almost everything to do with your cheery attitude and your fine positive outlook on life, Jack. Keep it goin'! Jack Ellison October 27, 2022 at 8:27 AM And I go lots of that!!! Have a good day my friend!