Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

H-Less Jon

Found a new friend, his name is Jon
Asked him, 'where the heck is your H?'
He tried to recall and seemed to remember
There was a shortage in 1938

Parents failed to put their order in on time
So Jon was basically out of luck
His H has been missing ever since then
Poor guy it really must suck

Imagine all the times people have asked him
Likely driving him out of his beano
Certainly can't be blamed for a tirade or two
Heard he's heavily into the vino

Strange how a small thing like a missing H
Can affect one's psyche to the core
If you happen to have an extra H lying around
He'll pay a big bunch of moolah I'm sure

Found a new friend, his name is Jon...

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal April 1, 2018 at 4:11 AM Such a predicament! lol! Another silly one (: Love it. Always, Laura Jack Ellison April 1, 2018 at 7:37 AM The silly man stricks again!!! YEE HAW!!!

Tim Ryerson November 21, 2012 at 4:42 PM Great down-home humor Jack!...My middle name is Hugh so I may have an extra one somewhere... I'll check in my attic - Tim Jack Ellison November 21, 2012 at 7:21 PM Thanks Tim... if you find one, my friend will pay big bucks for it! :)

Susan Burd November 13, 2012 at 7:34 AM Funny! Is "Jack" short for "John?" Seems some parents forgot what they named their sons and just started calling them 'Jack!' Jack Ellison November 13, 2012 at 7:43 AM Have heard since I was a wee snort! However, in my case, not true! My real name is Charles, strangely enough, my nickname is Jack and all I'm ever called or known by! Now you know the rest of the story! LOL Hugs and much love, Jack xxx

Poet Destroyer A November 9, 2012 at 8:28 PM Hello Jack, thank you for the smile...pd Jack Ellison November 9, 2012 at 9:02 PM Silly eh... big huggeroonies, love Jack xox

Carol Sunshine Brown November 9, 2012 at 11:34 AM I am not a pro on any form of poetry but...I know when I read a poem if I have enjoyed it. Now I have read yours and I have indeed enjoyed it Jack. I wish you a wonderful weekend and hope you find much inspiration to continue with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol Jack Ellison November 9, 2012 at 5:11 PM You are so sweet Miss Sunshine! Thanks for those kind words... have a great weekend! Hugs and much love, Jack xox

Carol Eastman November 9, 2012 at 10:53 AM My Dad grew up in the 30's and 40's so I've heard a lot about the way of live and shortages since I've been here with him as he's been talking about the past. Our topics always seem to be in tune between us... It's amazing when that happens... Say hi to Cathy for me. Your friend... Carol PS. I usually read your poems to my Hubby, but at the moment am reading them to my Dad... You brighten him up with laughter. Jack Ellison November 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM Choked up a bit after reading your last line, Miss Carol! Glad I could brighten up your Dad's day! Tell him to "hang in there, buddy" Love and big big hugs, Jack xox

Terry O'Leary November 9, 2012 at 9:51 AM Hey Jack... there's some sleazy looking guy downtown who says he's selling some 'H'... would Jon be interested... Terry (funny idea for a funny poem) Jack Ellison November 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM Guess it will depend on what he's asking! I'll talk to him, I'm seeing him tonight. LOL Have a good one, Terry!

Ilene Bauer November 9, 2012 at 8:19 AM very funny, but most men named jon (short for jonathan) that i know spell their names minus the "h." great poem, though! Jack Ellison November 9, 2012 at 8:26 AM Just met this Jon fellow and thought, what a great idea for a poem... silly eh! Love ya! Hugs, Jack