Life's Highway

Speeding along life's highway With the scenery flashing by Must stop and smell the roses There's more than meets the eye We miss the tiny intricacies Subtleties that mean so much Life's delightful wee treasures The warmth of a babies touch A gentle breeze at daybreak Welcoming a brand new day Puffy white billowy clouds Trees as they swing and sway Life's a highway, enjoy the ride The end comes far too soon As you look for it's hidden meaning You reach life's final swoon Reflecting back over the years Of the good times and the bad You realize it's been a blast my friends Thankful for the life you've had With heartaches and some sorrows To get through it all unscathed Is nothing short of a miracle In your memories you're left to bathe © Jack Ellison 2012
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Asuncion Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 12:29 AM
Jack, such a heartwarming lovely poem.... Please read my new poem LETTING LIGHT ILLUMINE..... Thanks.....
Ellison Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 5:46 AM
Thank you muhly and a will wander over for sure!!!!
Breidenthal Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 3:22 AM
Beautiful one here, on the importance of enjoying the little things in life - things that can often be the most beautiful. Keep bathing in those lovely memories, Jack! Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 5:59 AM
Sure got lots of em!!! Keeps me busy idling away the hours as well as reading your sweet words of love!!! YEE HAW! Lovsies, Happy Jack XOX
Kearley Avatar
November 1, 2012 at 5:39 PM
This poem gave me a slight chill, Jack...Ha,ha. I wrote something like it quite awhile back.But yours just flowed so beautifuly.As all your works do. :o) Very nice! Thanks for stopping by to bring me back to your poetry... I tend to miss alot of great writes lately.
Ellison Avatar
November 2, 2012 at 4:26 AM
You are very kind kind sir! Really appreciate your encouraging words... thanks Dan!
Eastman Avatar
October 31, 2012 at 5:52 PM
When my Dad naps... I'll be sneaking into you at PoetrySoup... May not be able to write much...But I can't miss these great gems.Say Hi to Cathy for me.
Ellison Avatar
November 1, 2012 at 6:45 AM
My good wishes to your Dad, my friend! Hugs and much love to you both, Jack xox
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October 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Jack, an excellent poem,, thank you for sharing.. good night~ PD
Ellison Avatar
October 30, 2012 at 4:51 AM
Thanks PD... sleep well! Hugs, Jack xox
Lamoureux Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 8:14 AM
May all your remaining days be treasures and may they be many. The world is a better place because you are in it.
Ellison Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Whoaaa! Nice! Thanks a bunch Richard!
Harrell Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 7:56 AM
It's good, Jack. Yes, sometimes it takes someone to remind us. Thank you. Love ya, Toquyen
Ellison Avatar
October 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM
Thanks Toquyen for your always kind words... hugs, Jack xox
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