Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

I Choose Happy

Contrary to what the naysayers say
Happy is definitely a choice
So pay no attention to all those people 
Kick up your heels and rejoice

This old world's been around forever
It's here for some time to come
Might as well be happy, enjoy your stay
Even if you fall on your bum

Now which scenario is more appealing
Singing and waking up with a smile
Or grumbling and always moping around
Time to stop acting like a child

There are no free passes in this here life
Must earn your trip up to Heaven
So jump on that happiness bandwagon
Contentment will be yours till the end

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal March 31, 2018 at 3:24 AM Happiness sure is a choice. It takes a certain kind of strength to be able to understand and act on that happiness. Maybe for you it's a piece of cake! Always, Laura Jack Ellison March 31, 2018 at 6:04 AM A piece of cake it is... I choice I made a long time ago!!! XOX

Dinda Minardi November 4, 2012 at 6:54 AM I love how you ended this poem. I choose happiness, too, Jack. Cheers, dinda Jack Ellison November 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM Thank you my dear sweet Dinda... your kind words are very much appreciated! Love, Jack

Carl Fraser October 30, 2012 at 11:42 AM Thats what its all about my friend, stepping from one plateau to the next, might not be fun all the timebut savor the goodtimes and go out with a smile instead of a frown. I enjoyed this, blessings, Carl Jack Ellison October 30, 2012 at 1:56 PM Very much appreciated my good friend! Thank you. Have a great day! Jack

Harry Horsman October 30, 2012 at 1:57 AM you are so right Jack, and reading your poems, helps one to smile.. like this a lot Jack Ellison October 30, 2012 at 4:55 AM Thank you Harry... glad you liked it! Cheers from across the pond!

Sara Kendrick October 29, 2012 at 2:14 PM Great way to look at life..Sara Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 2:40 PM Thanks a bunch Sara! Your kind words are much appreciated! Hugs and much love, Jack

Isaiah Zerbst October 29, 2012 at 12:15 PM Hey Jack, thanks for reading one of my poems. I like all these ones about being happy. It doesn't cost anything to smile:) Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 12:20 PM "It doesn't cost anything to smile" WELL SAID, my friend! Cheers, Jack

Richard Lamoureux October 29, 2012 at 8:11 AM I agree with happiness being a choice the heaven part is gift and like happiness we get to choose. Thanks for slowing down so we can stop aboard. You look younger in the new profile picture. Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 10:13 AM Are you by any chance French Canadian? For the first 42 years of my life, I lived in Quebec and Lamoureux was a very familiar name to me. Leo Lamoureux played for the Montreal Canadiens along with heroes like "Rocket" Richard, Jean Beliveau and Bernie Geoffrion to name a few! As far as the reference to my new profile pic, it's amazing what Photoshop can do! LOL Cheers, Jack

Susan Burd October 29, 2012 at 7:36 AM slow down a second and let me jump on your happiness bandwagon! A cup of Jack tastes good this morning! ;) Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 7:43 AM I'm slowing down just for you dear Susan... one, two, three JUMP! Ahhh you made it... loving hugs, Jack xox

Barbara Gorelick October 29, 2012 at 7:13 AM YOur poems always make me smile..this is good advise and one I need to take more often. lol. BG Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 7:17 AM EVERYONE needs to take more often! Have an upbeat happy day, Barbara! Big hugs, Jack xox