JACK ELLISON IS NINETY YEARS OLD TODAY

August the eleventh is a very special day Because happy Jack Ellison is ninety today A talented musician he used to play the banjo With the Canadiana singers, many years ago A ladies' man with a keen eye for the fillies Makes us all laugh with his limerick sillies But Jack he can write serious poetry too He's a proud Canadian through and through.  I hope that he has a lovely birthday today And hope that everything goes his way I've enjoyed banter with him over the years  We've had plenty of laughs and shed a few tears.  So, raise your glass and let's have a toast To a fine gentleman and poet that's no idle boast He has lots of friends on here, so I hope you'll join me In letting Jack know he's a valued member of this community. (Here's one of Jack's poems) Once was a folk singer back in the sixties It was surely my time to shine Along with the great Peter Paul and Mary They seemed like good friends of mine A group of six, The Canadiana Folksingers Appeared on Canadian TV A couple of albums and a number of performances Played banjo, sure looked geeky Hi Jolly was our biggest success Wherever we went they clamoured for it Did I tell you Bruce played a one string bass It added some charm I'll admit Wife Linda was one of the two girl singers Sure prettied up the group I'll say Didn't make much money but that didn't matter The joy hasn't left me to this day Not everyone can say they were part of a group Twas a very special time in my life Wish I could go back and live it again A great time for me and my wife Jack Ellison.