Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Grumpiness

Can't believe how many grumpy people
Inhabit Planet Earth today
What's wrong with society, I don't understand
Your face won't crack, what the hey

It's best to smile coz life's really short
Before you know it you're gone
So smile damn it, results will be astounding
Ignore all the crap that's going on

Start a new trend, a whole new movement
Be helpful, be loving, be kind
A peaceful revolution to eliminate grumpiness
Thousands will join you, you'll find

Most people just want a reason to laugh
Start talking like Daffy Duck
Say to hell with society, start acting goofy
You'll find life will no longer suck

Some good advice from the old philosopher
Eliminate the grumpies, olé!
Greet each morning with a great big smile
And you're sure to be happy all day


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Carol Eastman July 19, 2013 at 7:52 AM Now Dragon's running around talking like Daffy Duck... now that's a fun one... My cat saw a bird at the window and went for it... She forgot about the glass and ended up plastered on it ... before she slide down like Wily Coyote. It was a Kodak moment.... To bad it happened too fast to get my camara out. Dumb, flusterated cat... Poor thing... LOL. Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:17 PM That'll teach you you to always have your camera ready! I would like to have seen that!

Richard Lamoureux July 19, 2013 at 7:33 AM Grumpiness the disease Jack is the cure. Good one Jack. Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:15 PM Thank you Mr. West Coast Man!

Eileen Manassian July 19, 2013 at 5:51 AM ;-) Preach on Jack..... Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:14 PM I'll keep a-preaching as long as youse guys keep writing nice stuff to me!

Russell Sivey July 18, 2013 at 8:37 PM I agree with Kathryn below, you poems are always witty and filled with wisdom my friend! You have amazed me by the splendor of this incredible poem! I really enjoyed reading this delightful piece this evening! What a grandiose poem, Great Work!! Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:12 PM You always have a good word to say my dear friend! Thanks a big bunch!

Matthew Anish July 18, 2013 at 4:28 PM Good advice here! Reminds me of the Jimmy Durante line,"You've got to start off each day with a song" Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:10 PM Remember Jimmy so well with his big schnoze! LOL

Donna Jones July 18, 2013 at 12:56 PM Yeah!!!!! And add helpful and considerate in there!!!! Do you know how many people will drive around something instead of taking the time to stop and move it out of the road? I do....so I made them wait! Then smiled at them.....haha...uh oh. I'm bad. Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:07 PM It's the pace of life... no time for small niceties anymore!

Shadow Hamilton July 18, 2013 at 12:55 PM Jack this is lovely and thought inspiring great pen Shadow x smiles Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:06 PM Thank you dear lady! Your words inspire me... big hugs, Jack xox

Katy Fulton July 18, 2013 at 12:53 PM You're poems are very funny but also saturated in wisdom =) Thanks for sharing this one today. Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:05 PM You are a sweetie, my dear Kathryn1 Thanks a bunch... huggs, Jack xox

Poet Tacito July 18, 2013 at 9:50 AM Yet, in this day & age, so many just refuse to embrace this simple rule of thumb. It's almost an epidemic. Wonderfully & playfully stated! Jack Ellison July 21, 2013 at 7:04 PM So can I sign you up then?