Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

In Lieu of a Tail

Every seen a cat chase its own tail
Know some guys that have a similar trait
In lieu of a tail, they mumble all day
Incoherent looking for a mate

They walk around bumping into things
Oblivious to what's in their way
Mumbling, drooling, giggling like a girl
Walking around in a daze

One thing only that can help these guys
A tussle in the hay for an hour
A sure cure for everything that ails them
All they'll see is pretty flowers

Take it from me, had lotsa experience
Not claiming to be a professional
Been down that road on many occasions
Can help with all things emotional

Every seen a cat chase its own tail
Know some guys that have a similar trait

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Carol Eastman October 8, 2013 at 7:56 AM Have you ever seen a Dragon chase it's tail? It's not aleviated by a romp in the hay... Tho a race to the lake and back does do a great job of getting rid of the unwanted energy... The penguins always line up at the finish line to cheer Dragon on... Thank goodness Dragon is slow because at my age so am I... LOL... Don't tell him... But I let him win... If I didn't he'd pout all day... Tho he's getting faster and harder to beat... Or I'm getting slower... Not sure which... LOL Jack Ellison October 8, 2013 at 7:59 AM I see you haven't lost it in your days away from the Soup! LOL Love ya bunches... xoxox

Poet Tacito October 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM I condone the message in this piece. =D Assertiveness & initiative for the win! Jack Ellison October 8, 2013 at 8:01 AM Once again, my good friend, I thank you for dropping by! Cheers, Jack

Robin Davis October 6, 2013 at 7:21 PM Jack, this is creative and fun. Unique and humorous. Gives the reader a smile and chuckle. Nice job. Jack Ellison October 6, 2013 at 7:29 PM Thanks Robin... just a silly little tussle in the hay! LOL Big hugs, Jack xoxox

David Fisher October 6, 2013 at 2:55 PM This story is a lot of fun. Makes no sense chasing your own tail when, like you said, should be chasing someone else's! Jack Ellison October 6, 2013 at 3:01 PM LOL Gotcha! Glad it provided some levity... cheers!

Russell Sivey October 6, 2013 at 8:06 AM This is awesome, this is a lovely write my friend! I truly enjoyed reading this delightfully wondrous poem this morning! What a tremendous piece, you have delighted me yet again Jack, Great Work!! Jack Ellison October 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM Thanks Russell as usual. How are you coming along, my friend?