Hey That's My Balloon

I'm making an observation Bout the state of the world today This is what I've come up with In my own inimitable way Maybe it's cuz I'm an old guy It seems there's much more strife There doesn't seem, like years ago As much laughter in everyone's life I know there'll always be conflict Somewhere around the world This nation or that one gets aggressive Controversy begins to swirl Then one country threatens the other Military action follows soon We're like a bunch of nasty children Yelling, “Hey that's my balloon!” Seems like there isn't a cure for this But there's always hope I guess That mankind will see the utter futility And realize it doesn't make any sense!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 9/20/2018 3:46:00 PM
There is always hope.. enjoyed reading, Jack. Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/19/2018 11:40:00 PM
I heard you're leaving the soup and I just wanted to tell you that you'll really be missed. I'm so happy to have had the chance to know you on this site. You're a good and kind man, Jack Ellison. God bless you.
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Date: 9/11/2018 8:16:00 AM
Sad that there is always conflict but that will be the way until the end of time. Enjoyed reading your very good proverbial work. Sara
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Date: 9/5/2018 12:02:00 PM
It doesn't make any sense, Jack. It never did and probably never will. Love this!
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Date: 9/3/2018 6:50:00 PM
Hello Jack, I am back. I had my surgery. tomorrow I go to the doctor to check my toe. I walk with a cane to get around. I have a special wide sandal I wear. You are right this world does not make sense. Have a nice evening my friend. xxxxx-oooo
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Date: 8/28/2018 11:18:00 AM
Especially if balloon has Trump's face on it.
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Date: 8/27/2018 9:44:00 AM
I think it has always been the same.. just reported a lot more these days... You pen is still flowing I see...
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Charmaine Chircop
Date: 9/6/2018 5:19:00 PM
This is a terrible news Jack...Im so sad.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/27/2018 11:33:00 AM
Maybe it's the constant mind-numbing reporting of negative events! I suppose that's what the word "news" means... if it was "everyone got along well today"... it certainly wouldn't be news!!! BTW, because of health issues, unfortunately, I will no longer be active on the site. I joined in 2012 and THOROUGHLY I enjoyed my time here! May I add, you, in particular, have impressed me with your talents and the way you always present yourself in such a caring and gentle matter! I will miss you and the many others of my very good friends! Cheers, Jack!!!
Date: 8/22/2018 10:34:00 PM
It appears we humans are slow learners, Jack, let's hope your current Presidential issues are short-lived, eh? Nice write. Regards, Viv
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/23/2018 5:53:00 AM
No question they WILL be ... cheers!
Date: 8/22/2018 5:22:00 PM
maybe...very good observation...nothing has really changed...after at least 2000 years of written history...so you see... we're in trouble...
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/22/2018 5:52:00 PM
Trouble is spelled T-R-U-M-P!!!
Date: 8/22/2018 4:48:00 PM
Hope so <3
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/22/2018 5:51:00 PM
I won't live to see it!!! Love, my love! XOX
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