Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Jack's Beard

Had a beard since nineteen sixty-two
Hate to think what's underneath
Might even be a family of boat people
Maybe an old Christmas wreath

Heard that it's even quite possible
Animals have been known to survive
In the depth of my hairy countenance
Where they multiply and thrive

Haven't felt much movement lately
Though sometimes I feel a twinge
Perhaps whatever is living in there
May have gone on a drunken binge

Bottom line is I'll still have this beard
When they lower me into the ground
Don't dare shave it off for fear little beasties
Will leap out and scurry around

© Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal March 31, 2018 at 3:21 AM Your beard is part of your identity, part of your character. Such a cute little poem. Make sure to drop some crumbs every once in a while for the little dwellers under there! Always, Laura Jack Ellison March 31, 2018 at 5:54 AM I do but not intentionally... it's age!!! XOX

Carol Eastman October 28, 2012 at 9:39 PM Bravo! Before the chemo my dad had a beautiful beard like yours... At this point everyone has gone a scurrying.... Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 5:04 AM Got everything crossed for your dad's speedy and complete recovery, dear Carol! Big hugs, Jack xox

S.Jagathsimhan Nair October 28, 2012 at 8:16 PM It looks nice on you. It serves as a filter too when you drink. May be oneday it acquires some mysterious powers also, very funny and enjoyable write, Hugs!! Jag Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 5:03 AM Like the "filter" thing! LOL You are very kind my friend... thanks a bunch! Love and hugs, Jack

Jon A Cavanaugh October 28, 2012 at 8:03 PM Funny stuff here. Keep me smiling Jack. Jack Ellison October 29, 2012 at 5:01 AM Glad you got a kick out of it Jon... cheers, Jack

Vesna Kovrlija October 28, 2012 at 6:01 PM funny, funny, funny Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 6:08 PM Thank you, thank you, thank you, my dear Vesna! Hugs from Canada! xox

Toquyen Harrell October 28, 2012 at 5:02 PM It's too funny, Jack. You do look good with a beard so don't shave it off. Some people do. You can be a Santa Claus. Love ya, Toquyen Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 6:06 PM I was actually the Santa at our local Grandchildren's Christmas Party a few years ago! Some of the kiddies were sure I was the real guy! LOL Hugs, Santa xox

Elizabeth O'Driscoll October 28, 2012 at 4:16 PM hahaha, wonderful funny write Jack, enjoyed reading, love elizabeth Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 6:03 PM So happy you liked it Elizabeth! Big hugs and much love, Jack xxx

James Marshall Goff October 28, 2012 at 12:16 PM Smilin' Jack! Thanks for commenting on my latest post....sometimes i just gotta get these demons that bother the crap oughta me...out...jimbo Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 12:40 PM Found it extremely interesting my friend! Scary stuff... thanks for dropping by!

Susan Burd October 28, 2012 at 11:46 AM Just don't grow it any long than "Harriet" did, or you may disappear too;) Even Jack's beard has stories to tell! Funny! Can't imagine you without it, Jolly Jack! Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 12:37 PM Me too! Not a pretty sight! LOL Hugs, Jack xox

Andrea Dietrich October 28, 2012 at 8:43 AM Awesome clever one here. Love your humor, Jack. Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 9:45 AM Thank you Andrea... LOL Big huggeroonies, Jack

Anne-Lise Andresen October 28, 2012 at 8:26 AM Sticking ..... lol .... All "other" should be smooth shaved today ..... Have a nice Sunday. - oxox / / huggs .... Anne-Lise :) Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 9:48 AM Shaved it off once... NOT a pretty sight! LOL Hugs, Jack

Richard Lamoureux October 28, 2012 at 7:52 AM I can relate , I have had a mostach since 16 much to my mothers initial disgust. I have only been without it a couple of times. It feels strange cold when I touch my lip. I also don't recognize my face without it. Richard Lamoureux October 28, 2012 at 6:07 PM You inspired me to write about my own facial hair. Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 8:03 AM Almost of my friends and family have never seen or don't remember me without one. If I shaved it off now, I would lose my identity!

Michael J. Falotico October 28, 2012 at 7:32 AM Nahhh leave it my friend.... May do one for the cold months ahead... good write my friend... Michael Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 7:35 AM Not much chance of shaving it off at this late stage in life! It's like an old friend! Besides, people would pass me in the street and not recognize me! LOL Thanks again Michael! Cheers!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl October 28, 2012 at 6:29 AM Beards fascinate me but never kissed a man with one.(gonna have to rectify that) I always think men are hiding behind them for some reason but then again if you have a menagerie in there it would be cruel to shave it off. xx Jack Ellison October 28, 2012 at 6:37 AM Menagerie... LOL! Shaved it off once in 1972... nearly passed out from fright! Not pretty!