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Somebody help me, I don't understand
Why people are so damn up tight
Not like we're gonna be around forever
To age ninety or a hundred we might

Our society needs to mellow out 
Our tickers weren't meant for this stress
The average lifespan of a healthy male
Could be quite a bit longer, my guess

Times we're living in is surely a factor
The pace of life is astounding
We no sooner marry and raise a family
When into old age we go bounding

Guess I kinda rushed you through life
Didn't mean to dampen your dreams
But oh for the laid back days of the past
Or at least that's how they seemed


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Seosamh De Burca Date: 5/18/2013 10:22:00 AM Another excellent poem Jack. I enjoy reading your work.Its time to stop and smell the flowers eh ...... I have added you to my Favs Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 5/19/2013 5:56:00 AM You are oh so kind, my good fiend! Thank you so much! Cheers!

Timothy Hicks Date: 5/18/2013 12:54:00 AM One of your most profound, Jack! I don't understand it either... life is too short to worry about so many petty things. It seems society has gotten better and worse at the same time... depending on how you look at it. I do think I wasn't exactly cut out for the technology-era. But I suppose complaining about it isn't changing anything... I so enjoyed reading this tonight! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 5/19/2013 5:54:00 AM You continue to amaze me with your insight into life and what's really important! Think I'll call you the "Young Philosopher" from now on!

Guru Jad Date: 5/17/2013 4:46:00 PM We live in a world that knows no sympathy and barely understand the meaning of relationships among humans. But there is always this Hope. The hope of a time to come when dead consciences are awaken and senses. I am sure there is a lot that we can give and receive,,, we only need a trigger! ........... Dear Sir, this poem is very deep indeed! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 5/19/2013 5:52:00 AM I sure hope we're right! There is always hope! Thank you my friend for dropping and commenting in such eloquent fashion! Have a great day!

Sara Kendrick Date: 5/17/2013 1:15:00 PM It is true that there is much distress in our lives today..Enjoyed your expressive work about the topic..Sara Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 5/19/2013 5:48:00 AM You are always so kind dear Sara! Thank you... hugs, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman Date: 5/17/2013 7:47:00 AM We're too busy... We're neglecting our children who are getting lost in the shuffle. A day care is not a role model to base a childs future upon... Yet that is what happens most often. I call what we've done to them 'the throw away society'. They think any thing goes and lack closeness to family and each other. Their behavior often lacks soo much that a hug and a little closeness could have taught them. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 5/19/2013 5:47:00 AM Time sure has sped up since the computer age took over! Cathie and I are definitely known as huggers here, so much so that it embarrasses some people! Hugs to you dear friend! xoxoxo