Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Knock Knock I'M Not Dead

I was taking a nap
And some old chap
Closed the coffin as he heard angels sing
Knock knock who's there
It's me! I'm not dead
Now open the damn lid to this thing

He fell to his knees
Took off his cap
And uttered a few words for my soul
I was banging and shouting
Freaking him out 
He was fast losing total control

I managed somehow
To break open the lid
And sat up and glared at this chap
By now he was babbling
In a strange foreign language
Running around eating his cap

Leaped down to the floor
Dusted myself off
Got ready to get on with my day
Heard him gurgle
His face turning purple
He keeled over dead and I prayed

So I picked up this chap
Lifted him into the coffin
And closed the lid once again
But now it was me
Who heard banging inside
Must be a serious glitch in my brain  

Knock knock who's there
It's me! I'm not dead
Now open the damn lid and you'll see
The words that I heard
As I got on my horse
And galloped away from the scene

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman August 30, 2014 at 10:05 AM Definitely a favorite! But that's what you get for choosing to fall asleep in a coffin! If at home... Leave a note telling them you're sleeping... and to leave you alone!... Now call that poor fella's wife and get her to let her Prince Albert out of the can! I know... I know... But I just couldn't help myself... Dragon doesn't get my old jokes... Silly Dragon needs explainations to every thing... Kinda takes the fun out! But you always add it back in! Jack Ellison August 30, 2014 at 10:10 AM Hello sir, do you have Prince Albert in a can? An oldie but a goodie! LOL XOXOX

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 29, 2014 at 1:33 PM I don't mind saying anything no matter life or death , coz it's destiny that no one can deny! I hv seen death from so near, Patients that r revived n those can't be! Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 1:45 PM Destiny indeed! When your number is up, it doesn't matter how famous you are or how much money you've accumulated!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 29, 2014 at 1:26 PM Just joking Jack! What I meant was I can knock knock n make u get up anytime,, may u hv many more yrs to live! God bless ! Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 1:29 PM I KNOW you were joking! That's what I love about you... you have a great outlook on life!!! Love and hugs XOXOX

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 29, 2014 at 10:47 AM So finally u r not dead Jack! Amazing write,, one supposition even if u r dead, I m sure u wud wake up n ride the horse similarly if I say knock knock !! Promise me that ?? Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 12:53 PM I've still got a few more years YET, (I hope) but we never know and really don't want to know either! Thank you again, dear doctor! Love, Jack XOXOX

Poet Tacito August 29, 2014 at 9:56 AM Just awesome! This is really how life is though, young or old. We just have to keep galloping into the sunset or sunrise, depending on where our heart is. Great one! Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 12:47 PM Great hearing from you, my good friend... I've missed you! YUP! Never know when our jig is up! As we get closer to THAT day, each day is much more precious! Hang in there, my friend! Cheers, Jack

Eileen Manassian August 29, 2014 at 9:47 AM YIKES!!! Kenny!!! You ok? ;) You are really quite the writer these days...going down a different road and turning out such amazing stories!!! spooky but nice. Glad you're the one who got to ride away. Hugs Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM Did you read J. R. Corbin's comments below? Seems our wee secret has been uncovered! Didn't think it was that obvious! LOL Big loving hugs, Kenny XOXOXOXOX

J. R. Corbin August 29, 2014 at 9:27 AM Man, there must be something in the water! Between you and Eileen, I am afraid to go out of the house! lol. Thanks for the fun write Jack. (I think ;) Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 12:40 PM Really like your sense of humour, my good friend! We could be real good buddies! LOL

Paul Callus August 29, 2014 at 9:03 AM Very entertaining write, Jack! Good thing you're not dead. Have been trying to get access to you posts but some technical hitch has been hindering me; hope this comment goes through this time. // paul Jack Ellison August 29, 2014 at 7:09 PM Don't know what could have happened... but you got through this time! Great hearing from you again, Paul! Cheers!