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Humour Can Cover Up Sadness

Humour is sometimes used to cover up sadness To deal with events that interfere with our gladness Our body's defence To protect us against Depression when it bombards us with blackness © Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 6/24/2015 7:07:00 PM

Very true, dear. Depression is a massive black beast. I've known the funniest people, who suffer from depression. It's hard to believe, but we gottah remember even the most humorous people have their secrets to hide. Like dear Robin Williams. He brightened everyone's lives with his amazing wit and humor. Such people are so so special. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/24/2015 8:21:00 PM

There are many many instances of this! However, in my case, it's not that relevant! I am truly a happy individual! It was SO SAD to hear about Robin Williams! Part opf me died with him! Love, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman

Date: 6/14/2015 9:05:00 AM

Blackness? Dragon lighst my way, and my house! Tho he sometimes buries my car, like my roses. I just give him the hose to wash it then. I know he's doing it so he can have a water fight party. The tons of water baloons he and his penguins made, are the tip off. In the high ninties here all week. Naturally, the car has to be fixed first. It's amazing how fast he can clean it! And that cool blue fire sheen is a one of a kind paint job! Think he should start a car wash called puff and glow! LOL

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/13/2015 8:07:00 PM

G'day there young Jack... a poetic gem as usual when you step away from your humorous take on life. Humour is the river of joy that flows through the forest of sadness - thank you young Jack - Lindsay

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/14/2015 5:44:00 AM

"Humour is the river of joy that flows through the forest of sadness" VERY WELL SAID, my dear Aussie mate!!! Cheers!

Judy Konos

Date: 6/13/2015 11:18:00 AM

Very good Jack....as usual....

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/13/2015 4:56:00 PM

Very kind Judy... as usual! Hugs. Jack xxx

James Fraser

Date: 6/13/2015 11:02:00 AM

A Limerick of truth Jack, and a delight to read, James :) :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/13/2015 4:57:00 PM

I think limericks are, by nature, supposed to be humorous! Oh well... thanks James! Cheers!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/13/2015 9:27:00 AM

Got it in one Jack - i don't suffer from depression but have managed to continue to write with humour even though my life has been so traumatic since I started writing:-) Hugs Jan xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/13/2015 4:59:00 PM

Am in a bit of a down time at the moment! Nothing serious... I will rebound! Hugs, Jack xxx

John Williams

Date: 6/13/2015 7:31:00 AM

Ah Jack, you must have a crystal ball

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/13/2015 7:55:00 AM

It's downright impossible to be upbeat 24 hours a day! I give it my best shot and that's all anyone can do! But I do feel more upbeat than most!!! Thanks John!!!

Anna Hopper

Date: 6/13/2015 6:22:00 AM

Rating, oops

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/13/2015 6:29:00 AM

Anna Hopper

Date: 6/13/2015 6:21:00 AM

Very we'll said! Truth! Great write! A 7!

Jack Ellison
Date: 6/13/2015 6:28:00 AM

Take it from me, it's definitely true! Thank you dear Anna... huggsiesm Jack xxx