Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Jack's Philosophy

At times our life can be so exciting
But it also can be quite a bore
Today looks like a pretty good day
Tomorrow who knows what's in store

It's always best to prepare for the worst
Then anything else will seem better
It's really a great way to look at things
Each day will become a red letter

Might seem I have a handle on things
It's just that I've lived a long time
Some smarts were surely bound to rub off
But I've never been the genius kind

These words of wisdom I share with you
Are offered freely without strings
To assist my fellow humans get through
This old world to which we all cling



© Jack Ellison 2013

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Wayland Bunch January 30, 2013 at 12:24 AM Your poems are witty, with a little humor, a little sarcasm, a little hope, and are very refreshing. You are really interesting me in these quatrains. I guess because of sonnets, I was already slightly interested in them, but I like how these flow. Great work again, not that I'm any expert, but I did enjoy it. Jack Ellison January 30, 2013 at 5:50 AM I've been called the "Quatrain King"! LOL And I am certainly no expert either! Thanks for the good words, Wayland! Have a great day my friend, Jack

Audrey Haick January 29, 2013 at 6:45 PM Words of wisdom for sure, Jack. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and your craft. Very well written, as usual! Love, Annalise Jack Ellison January 30, 2013 at 5:47 AM You are SWEET Annalise! Once again, thank you dear friend... love and big hugs, Jack xox

Guru Jad January 29, 2013 at 2:56 PM very sincere Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 5:59 PM Thank you my good friend!

Carol Eastman January 29, 2013 at 8:33 AM I broke a toe or 4 on my right foot... But I was prepared for the worst... After all I've done it before... It wasn't a red letter day... Thank goodness... only a black and blue one... ROFL Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 8:39 AM YIKES! How painful... how did you do that??? "ROFL" At least you can laugh about it! Big hugs, Jack xox

Lucilla Carrillo January 29, 2013 at 7:49 AM Very well written words, from a very wise man, that can help us get through life. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 8:40 AM WOW That's sure a nice thing to say, Lucilla! Thanks oodles, love and big hugs, Jack

Demetrios Trifiatis January 29, 2013 at 7:21 AM Dear Jack, Today, some very wise, serious and very profound massage you pass on to all of us. This appears to be an essensial part of your philosophy and I wish it will become as important to the rest of us. Since I am a huble servent of philosophy (I studied and taught the subject in Canada) allow me to judge it as a SUPERB code of living! Now, as far as the…pretty face is concerned well, I got my…good looks just by… your reflection upon me! Ha-ha! Excellent poem! Thank you for sharing. Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 8:43 AM "I studied and taught the subject in Canada"... WOW! Then to be praised by you is extra special my friend! Thanks a bunch... have a great day!

Elizabeth O'Driscoll January 29, 2013 at 6:42 AM Wonderful wise poem Jack, enjoyed, love Elizabeth Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 6:46 AM Sorry Elizabeth, this was meant for Donna! Hit the "submit" button too soon! But thank a bunch for your kind words dear friend! Hugs and much love, Jack xox Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 6:43 AM So this is what the "mystery lady" looks like... a beauty! Hugs from the old guy... xox

Donna Jones January 29, 2013 at 6:31 AM Good to wake up to such great advise. Thanks Jack Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 6:44 AM So this is what the "mystery lady" looks like... a beauty! Hugs from the old guy... xox