Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Jack the Quack

Timothy Hicks recently suggested
I write one called “Jack the Quack”
Who better than the quacker himself
Who's wheels have left the track

I've never professed to be poet
In the ilk of Browning and Keats
A rebel, a renegade, a enigma of sorts
Marching to a different beat

A bit of a “quacker” I've always been
Take pride in being off beat
Don't have a choice, it's who I am
Travelling down a different street

Always write in the purest of forms
Simple quatrains most of the time
Since a very young age, always thought
Of poetry as a needing to rhyme

Forever been one to revel in creativity
Searching brand new vistas each day
It sure turns my crank and floats my boat
Wouldn't be happy any other way

Thank you Timothy for the inspiration
To express what makes me tick
We're all cut from the very same cloth
Till we find a pathway that clicks


© Jack Ellison 2013

Timothy suggested I write this one appealing to the kiddies
along the lines of "Howard The Mallard"...
I chose a different route!

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Toquyen Harrell March 19, 2013 at 9:34 PM Great one, Jack. Made me chuckle. Too funny! Jack Ellison March 21, 2013 at 7:54 AM Happy to make you giggle... giggles are good! Hugs, Jack xoxox

Andrea Dietrich March 18, 2013 at 3:28 PM timothy is so awesome and thanks to him, you were inspired to do this poem. A quack is also a false doctor and that is one quack you are not!!! Jack Ellison March 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM You're right and such a young man of 18! Unbelievable! Thank you Andrea... hugs, Jack xox

Ilene Bauer March 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM nice one! i enjoyed it... Jack Ellison March 18, 2013 at 8:01 PM Thank you dear Ilene... your kind comments are always appreciated! Hugs, Jack xox

Timothy Hicks March 18, 2013 at 11:53 AM Jack, I'm so delighted to see that you've taken my suggestion and that my tiny minuscule comment inspired you! Always be yourself... that's the best anyone can do. No pretending when you get down to write... it's always exactly how you feel, it's awesome! Jack Ellison March 18, 2013 at 1:35 PM When someone throws down the gauntlet, I must respond! LOL Thanks and thanks for you kind comments... always! Cheers!

Carol Eastman March 18, 2013 at 8:48 AM We're cut from the same cloth? What does yours look like? Can I have one too? My Trolls just perked up their ears... I think they'll want to come looking, too... Is it pretty? I bet Cathie made it real pretty one for you... Can she make one for me? I sew awfully... Having fun here... That's probably why they all run... Naw... I'm just too loveable... My shinging light hurts their eyes... LOL Jack Ellison March 18, 2013 at 8:54 AM "I'm just too loveable"... you ARE dear Carol! Cathie also gets a kick out of your kookiness! I read all your strange ramblings to her! LOL Hugs and a bunch of love! xoxoxox

Russell Sivey March 18, 2013 at 7:32 AM Never think of yourself as not being a poet my friend because you are a true poet all throughout your body and heart! Your soul exhibits the characteristics of being a true poet complete and whole and real! I really enjoyed your extra poem your posted today! I always look forward to your posts every day my friend! It starts my day off with a smile! Awesome Work!! Jack Ellison March 18, 2013 at 7:47 AM As always, you are too too kind with your words of praise! If I cut it in half, it's still more than I deserve! Again, thank you my good friend, Russell!