Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Life Ain'T Fair

Was so excited to hear some news
From our dear friends Lynda and Al
About to embark on an exciting cruise
What could possibly go afoul

Lynda's had Parkinsons for many years
Needs a wheelchair to get around
Al was faithfully pushing her along
A bump and Lynda went down!

Tragedy struck without any warning
Ninety minutes aboard the ship
Landed on her arm breaking her wrist
Put an end to their exciting trip

Imagine all the pain Lynda endured
As if she hasn't suffered enough
X-rays showed her wrist was shattered
Recovery was going to be tough

Some people happily dance through life
As healthy as all get out
Others are prone to great misfortune
To Lynda that's what life's all about!


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Opondi Ougo February 14, 2013 at 5:28 AM Oh sweet Linda this's your song, We're here to ensure you're strong, When life throws you down long, We'll be around to to help you get along, Sweet dear please feel strong, Sweet Linda this's your song...:-) Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:53 AM She is the most amazing lady I have ever met! She smiles through it all! ONE-OF-A-KIND!

Toquyen Harrell February 13, 2013 at 5:57 PM I feel for the lady. Ouch! As if she did not have enough on her plate. Awful :( Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:51 AM Some people have so much to deal in their lives YET always come up smiling in spite of all the adversities! Lynda is definitely one of those... love her! Hugs and happy thoughts! xox

... Gigno February 13, 2013 at 5:47 PM !!! Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM Many thanks my good friend! Cheers!

Carol Eastman February 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM If Lynda was aboard that cruise ship that lost power... I say she's the luckiest persen there is ... to have got off ahead of time... Life is a pain... but it's all in how you look at things... I hope she gets better soon...When I broke my toe... I tore a lot of ligaments... Say la vie... I think I knew her in another life... and we were sisters... OUCH! Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM Lynda is one of a kind and Cathie and I both feel honoured to be able to call her a friend! You only meet these special people once in a lifetime. Hugs, Jack xox

Donna Jones February 13, 2013 at 11:22 AM Well I bet LYNDA somehow met it with a smile to make others feel better.. I bet she is an inspiration that way... blessings to her....and God bless Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:35 AM She did!!! She is the most amazing person I have ever had the honour to know and call a friend! A truly amazing lady! Hugsss xoxox

Lucilla Carrillo February 13, 2013 at 8:55 AM Jack; I agree with you. Life sometimes is not fair. My Mom was always a very active person, but the last 3 1/2 years of her life - she spend not talking, not being able to walk, her legs were cut off. She spend that time in a hospital intil she passed away. We just hope that with all the suffering - they gain a piece of heaven. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:33 AM What a sad sad way to end a long and happy life... doesn't seem fair! So sorry Lucilla! Hugs, Jack xoxox

Richard Lamoureux February 13, 2013 at 8:28 AM So sorry for your friend. It makes you think about what is important and to make the most of our health while we have it. Jack Ellison February 14, 2013 at 6:31 AM I will pass along all the loving comments I've received to my dear friend Lynda... she's a real trooper! Cheers!