It's Love Sweet Love

What makes the world go round and round It's elementary my good friend Love and compassion for all other dear souls And friendships on which we depend Think of a world without true love To share in those moments in life Those good times when everything's going your way Or to help us through times of strife This world can be a real cold place Without that someone beside you To help you through life's trials and tribulations With a love that is tried and true Those that know this real kind of love Are the fortunate ones no doubt They know the formula that makes this world turn They know what this life's all about If someone asks you your secret Answer love everlasting love Since the very first time these words were spoken I love you my sweet turtle dove As you can see it's love sweet love That makes this old world go around It's the reason we're here, reason for living To this age old custom we're bound © Jack Ellison 2014
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Manassian Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 8:42 AM
Oh...you're a hopeless romantic like me! :) Loved it, Kenny! Hugs
Ellison Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 8:51 AM
Oh Betty dear Betty, us guys are lost in love, eh!!! Thanks for your visit, I missed you... loving huggsies, Kenny XXX
Trifiatis Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 2:56 AM
You are not only a poet and a philosopher but also the product and promoter of love my dearest friend, Jack! Whoever gloryfies love, gloryfies God and God gloryfies him! Divine! A seven for concern and content!
Ellison Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 7:51 AM
Thank you my very good, ex-Montrealer, friend!!! Your comments are always so uplifting and well written! I appreciate your friendship, Demetrios! Have a great day!
Meade Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Love -- to give and to receive is a precious gift of life . . . this poem, my dear friend, expresses the divine nature of this treasure. all the best.
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 11:55 AM
May I quote you? Wonderful encouraging words... thanks a bunch David!
Carney Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 11:44 AM
I definitely felt this one, because love does conquer all, and it's also a choice to act upon. Consequently, there are those who love with a glad at least half full, and there are those who love barely, on an empty tank.
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 11:54 AM
Me? It's full steam ahead... damn the torpedoes! Thanks for the critique my friend... much appreciated!
Carney Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 11:44 AM
You poem could have come off self-righteous and self-serving, but it was very eloquent, and respectful of the fact that this world is full of hurting people that need help, and the main way is so plainly stated: Love thy Neighbor Lastly, the first two lines were written in flawless iambic tetrameter as were others, and some in mixed meter. Jack....just sayin....lol Congrats on a well written but extremely meaningful piece. Thomas
Eastman Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 8:53 AM
What! There are boy Lady bugs, too? They're going to have to separate from the girls! More Lady Bugs and we'll be up to our eye balls! Gee... Jack... Encourage them much? I read EVERYONE your poems, but this one I'm keeping until the spring. That's when the Lady Bugs can go OUT SIDE and multiply! We're making separate bunk beds on opposite sides of the room. Can't tell the difference between the boys and girls, so have to trust them. RIGHT!... Just like I did my teenagers... We're lost!...LOL
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Yes, those little critters like their hanky panky! Just like us guys eh! (that's Canadian, eh!!!) Huggsies XXX
Petersen Potter Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 8:37 AM
You've said it all se well and wisely, my dear friend Jack! Wonderful excellent poem youve penned here. so much truth wow! A 7 for me! Have a great Sunday! :) Love and light! xxx D.
Petersen Potter Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 9:34 AM
To me you already are my friend, thank you you're so sweet, Jack lol
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 8:42 AM
You are ALWAYS so sweet with your comments... can I be your friend? LOL Thank you dear Dorian, I wait with bated breath every day for your sweet words... love and light! xxx Jack
Harrell Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 8:13 AM
Not "through times of strife"! Whatever I need that person for? lol. Just kidding. I wouldn't know :)
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 8:22 AM
You are such a kidder! Hope you have a great day, dear Toquyen! Huggsies XXX
Allison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 7:46 AM
This is simply delightful dear brother Jack:-) Hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 7:57 AM
Have just had a cheese and tomato toastie with a cup of tea - mmm delicious! Hugs jan xx
Ellison Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 7:55 AM
Let's see... it must be past lunch time there! Did you enjoy it? Thanks as always dear sister... XXX
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