Jack Ellison

He’s convinced me he’s eighty years old,
and he must be with the stories he’s told,
many border on rude,
but none I’d call crude,
from the man with a heart of pure gold.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Shahein Avatar
January 9, 2016 at 10:31 PM
Oh my dear this is so beautiful and capturing , lucky jack , he's the nicest man ever , i just love him as much as I love this sweet poem , hugs / / :) dalia
Laurie Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 6:14 PM
G'day Dalia ... oh yes, Jack is a legend on this site. I think he's posted 2000 poms. Thank you Dalia - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 5:17 PM
I guess I have already seen most of your limericks. but I found this really cute one down here. GREAT job.
Curtis Avatar
April 6, 2015 at 5:17 AM
Lindsay, I think you've nail Jack with this one
Laurie Avatar
April 7, 2015 at 8:40 PM
G'day Jerry... I reckon I have too. Young Jack keeps us all interested with his juicy thoughts. Regards - Lindsay
Kendrick Avatar
March 31, 2015 at 7:23 AM
Ahh!! Cute one honoring or not Jack..Thanks for stopping by..I was shocked when I looked for a picture and found those colorful diapers..I had the old thin kind and had to put two together plus I used those plastic pants to contain the wet..It was hard making sure that there was enough to take care of the two for a day but I got through..The disposable kind are nice but they sure are expensive..Sara
Laurie Avatar
April 3, 2015 at 6:57 PM
G'day Sara... thanks for your comment Sara, and yes, young Jack deserves his accolades for brightening up so many days. I'm glad that you got through the day. We've got two little-uns spending Easter with us, but they're out of nappies thank God. Lindsay
Williams Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 9:33 PM
Hello Lindsay, What a wonderful tribute to your friend Jack. I looked into my crystal ball & Believe Jack will pin it to his wall. Terrific Limerick Lindsay. Kind regards----John
Laurie Avatar
April 3, 2015 at 6:53 PM
G'day John... Jack did mention that he was pinning this to a wall. Knowing Jack, it'll be used as a dart board. ha-ha - Thanks John - Lindsay
Lefebvre Avatar
March 22, 2015 at 7:37 PM
Your Jack Ellison is my Red Lambert, Lindsay. Thanks for bringing him back from the grave for a few . . remembering the gruff outer persona that harbored a heart of gold. I like your Jack, just as you might have liked my Red.
Laurie Avatar
March 27, 2015 at 1:07 AM
Hello Diane... I'm pleased that you could make a comparison between Jack and your Red, Diane because that's the way I and poets like yourself like to write... to offer the readers something that has or is part of their life. Thank you Diane, I do appreciate your comment - Lindsay
Ellison Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 10:18 PM
Okay, This one's getting printed out and pinned on my wall! Many thanks my dear Aussie friend!!!! Much appreciated... g'day mate!
Laurie Avatar
March 19, 2015 at 1:10 AM
G'day Jack... you deserved a straight forward no nonsense limerick to describe your donation to the wicked humorous society for brightening up the life of so many - you're a wizard Jack - Lindsay
Mumo Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 8:13 AM
Well-captured thoughts. Keep it up! #7
Laurie Avatar
March 19, 2015 at 1:06 AM
Hello Hannington... thanks for reading and putting up a comment. Jack has certainly kept me amused with his banter. Lindsay
Allison Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 4:36 AM
Jack is just brilliant - a real gem on soup keeping us amused with his wonderful humour:-) Hugs Jan xx
Laurie Avatar
March 19, 2015 at 1:04 AM
Yes Jan; Jack certainly has a humorous wicked aura about him... not unlike yourself. Catch you soon Jan - Lindsay
Wigley Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 1:58 AM
Lindsay there's no doubt I agree, which is why you get seven from me. Viv
Laurie Avatar
March 19, 2015 at 1:02 AM
Oh thank you Viv, it's not hard for us to agree about this young bugger Jack... well, young in the mind. Lindsay
Smith Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Perfect limy for the old grimy
Laurie Avatar
March 19, 2015 at 12:59 AM
G'day Tim... thanks for your comment mate. Jack has certainly livened up a few days for me. Lindsay
Nance Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 8:04 PM
aww that is a perfect limerick for our awesome souper! :)
Laurie Avatar
March 19, 2015 at 12:56 AM
yes Casarah, Jack certainly has the ability to make a day feel brighter. Thanks for commenting - Lindsay
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