Kids Today Got It Made In the Shade

Kids of today have got it made Wanting for nodda, got it made in the shade When I was a young'un Wanted to be a someone Ended up with a life I sure wouldn't trade © Jack Ellison 2015
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Tor Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 7:13 AM
Kids today get things for free, Not like the old days, no money you see. It's ok to give to your kids when they are good. Id give you more if I possibly could! Hey their Santa Jack.
Ellison Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:11 AM
GOOD GOOD MORNING, Mr. Tor!!! It's a bright shiny new day... ENJOY!!!
Konos Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 6:51 AM
I agree with Tim Smith...just can't say it like he does....
Ellison Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:12 AM
He has become a limermaster in a very short time!!!
Smith Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 4:07 PM
You climbed and you clawed... Hard workers were awed....you made your name....to reach your Fame....a recipe I say, doesn't seem flawed
Ellison Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:16 AM
I annoint you LIMMERKING! You can't see me but I'm bowing!
Shahein Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 3:09 PM
Beautiful poem my friend, great work.....I enjoyed reading it...
Ellison Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:18 AM
Thank you my friend for dropping by with your kind words! Love, Santa Jack xxx
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 2:39 PM
They may have it made Jack but many sure don't appreciate the sacrifices their parent's make to give them these things - we have had to make our own way in life and appreciate what we have - my son knows the real value of money and the fact ALL my wages go to pay his accommodation fees for 3 years. Hugs Jan xx
Ellison Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:20 AM
I'm sure your son appreciates what you are doing for him... your story seems like a common one today! Love fro Canada... xxxxx
Eastman Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 2:24 PM
Kids have got it made... But they've got stress in spades...College costs are extremely high to get paid... and drugs are found at every grade... Things are different from the years, when we played... My son saw 3 of his friends die from drug over doses... The peer pressure to use them is high... The parents are both working to survive... It's so sad today... They need a parent at home... But there's a 50% divorce rate... so there it goes...
Ellison Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:22 AM
"My son saw 3 of his friends die from drug overdoses" that was just totally unheard of in my day! WOW!!! So sad... xoxox
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