Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Is That Too Much To Ask

I'm usually quite upbeat in all my poems

So why should is this one be different

Going to make an attempt to come down off my cloud

And stop pretending everybody loves everybody

I'm certainly aware of the ills of the world

These constant flareups that have been happening

Since the very dawn of civilization

As a member of the human race

I'm certainly not proud of our record

Of constant conflict somewhere in this world of ours

They say us guys are very territorial

If that's the case, we'll never be able to coexist

With people of different colour, language and customs

We are bound to clash

It's quite natural to have differences

But why do these differences have to lead to war

Why can't we sit down as civilized people

And solve our differences

We humans are a combative bunch at the best of times

But the average person on the street

Doesn't want war, just wants to live our lives in peace

Provide for our family and go about our business

All we want is to be happy

IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK



© Jack Ellison 2013

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Jan Allison April 12, 2014 at 10:42 AM Hey Jack we really are separated at birth I'm struggling too! Just posted hope it gets it out my system. Loved the poem such true words crafted so beautifully Hugs Hugs and more Hugs Jan xxxx Jack Ellison April 12, 2014 at 7:09 PM Hey sis! So you're in a funk too... truly separated at birth! Tomorrow is another brand new exciting day!!! LOL Loving hugs, Brother Jack XOXOX

Carol Eastman April 12, 2014 at 9:08 AM Some people just want to fight and take offense... Now Dragon and the gang get along with everybody... so why can't everybody else. That's the question! If they wanted to hard enough, in most cases, they would... Power grabs, territoriality, and built up resentments shouldn't rule us all... Still, World Wars have shown how far it can go... Sad but true. But Dragon and I say... Go Team Jack!... PS. Did you like my poem? Jack Ellison April 12, 2014 at 9:48 AM I'm like Dragon... try to get along with everybody! More fun that way! Love ya dear Carol XOXOX

Larry Berdoo April 12, 2014 at 8:55 AM Jack, no one can steal that smile from your face. You wear peace with extreme ease! So keep writing the way your heart feels; that will out weigh Hate in everyway. Stay well Jack. ~~WRITE ON!~~ Jack Ellison April 12, 2014 at 9:40 AM I try, my friend, but some days are much more difficult than others! Thanks for the kind words, Larry!!!