Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Hey Wait a Minute

Hey! Wait a minute, what's going on
Is this how it's supposed to be
All stooped over, walking with a cane
Always needing to pee 

Told where to go and what to eat
Try so hard not to drool
Remembering days when I was the one
In control, I was so cool

Mom didn't tell me there'd be days like this
Happy in her own little world
She wanted to give me the inside scoop
But her flag became unfurled

All I can say is, I've enjoyed my trip
If I bite the bullet tomorrow
It's all been an absolute downright blast
So don't go showing me sorrow!

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal September 18, 2020 at 11:21 AM You are such a joy indeed Jack. So happy with all of your progress over the years with writing. Youve been such a good cheerful friend to me on PS. We are blessed to have you around. Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 20, 2020 at 5:36 AM What a sweet bunch words you sent me... kissie kissie!

Carol Eastman November 28, 2012 at 10:27 AM It's not how much time you have left, but how you spend it... After all those romantic poems my guess is it'll be with Cathie. You friend, Carol Jack Ellison November 29, 2012 at 5:16 AM "but how you spend it"... so very true Miss Carol! Cathie and Jack forever... as we ride off into the sunset!

Ajayi Angel-Simon November 28, 2012 at 3:10 AM Great work Jack... If I can pray for you, I'll say "You will continue to flourish like the Palm Tree" "You shall be a joy of many generations" Esquire! Thanks for stopping by my poems. Jack Ellison November 28, 2012 at 4:11 AM You are very kind, my friend! Thank you muchly... love and hugs, Jack

Toquyen Harrell November 27, 2012 at 5:33 PM What's all that talk about going out of here, Jack? You are not done yet, my friend. You have some work to do - like making me laugh. Yeah, you are not done yet, dear friend. Love ya, Toquyen Jack Ellison November 27, 2012 at 6:19 PM We're all destined to get there eventually! Trust me, I'm certainly not ready! I feel it's a long way off for me! Hope you are well... great big hugs and much love, Jack xox

Sara Kendrick November 27, 2012 at 5:06 PM May you always be in good health and be blessed in every way ..Enjoyed reading our creative work this evening..We all who are growing older want to stay in the best health and not get down but we never know what the future holds..They say that exercise is the key to staying well though..Thanks for stopping by..I don't see how those young ladies wear those heels..I have not been able to wear a high heel since I was young like maybe in my late twenties..I have had spinal problems..Sara Jack Ellison November 27, 2012 at 6:15 PM I've been one of the lucky ones... seventy-seven and absolutely no health issues nor have I ever had any! So this poem certainly was not autobiographical! I also couldn't understand why women tortured themselves with those high heels! YIKES! I wish you good health health, dear Sara! Love and hugs, Jack

S.Jagathsimhan Nair November 27, 2012 at 8:43 AM Here's wishing you many many more active years, friend!! jag Jack Ellison November 27, 2012 at 12:55 PM Thank you Jag! Never felt better... big hugs and much love! Jack

Richard Lamoureux November 27, 2012 at 7:46 AM I hope you have a number of years before you get to this point. Jack Ellison November 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM Right now I feel like I'm on top of the world and have many more years before I bite the bullet! Happy thoughts, Jack

David Williams November 27, 2012 at 6:56 AM jack, very good....David Jack Ellison November 27, 2012 at 12:52 PM Many thanks my friend! Good wishes... Jack

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 27, 2012 at 6:44 AM What is it with you more elderly gents, always talking about dropping off your perches. None of you want to go so don't dwell on it , it will shock you when it happens. Give us a lift Jack, not a funeral but we'll give you a blast when you do succumb somtime in the next 50 years or so xx Jack Ellison November 27, 2012 at 12:51 PM This was just my lame attempt at humour, my dear Miss Mandy! I can honestly say I have never been happier or healthier or felt better in my whole life. Just my unsuccessful attempt at humour I guess! I'm here for many more years to come! Love ya... big hugs, Jack xox