Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Love and War

How does one define the word love
There are many degrees to this passion
There's love of a job, a love of a sport
Even love of an exciting new fashion

The way I describe love is very simple
It's the feeling of hearts intertwined
The bonding of souls in loving harmony
There's nothing like love in it's prime

Forever, love's been the driving force
The reason why wars have been fought
Rational thinking doesn't come into play
Levelheadedness isn't given a thought

It's gung-ho ahead, straight for the prize
Enthusiastic, eager and unthinking
All else is secondary occupying our minds
Tight in love's grasp we start sinking

There's no hope now, it's much too late
You've succumbed to that age old game
Of chasing her till she captures you
For centuries the game's been the same

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman March 3, 2014 at 8:58 AM Ah! Just let that Dragon side run free, and it'll be more fun! If you look up longingly from that comphy couch... she may be the one running toward you. Or Sigh! Maybe she'll just bring you, your lunch! Either way is OK... You can share it with your love. Don't forget the complements for all she's done! That always goes a very long way, with a Lady Love! Dragons applauding! But he's so young... I think he's applauding at the rhyme, or Cathie! He's got a crush on her, and wants his lunch on time! Jack Ellison March 3, 2014 at 9:07 AM So I'm getting a little concerned about Dragon having the "hots" for my dear wife Cathie! Tell him if he's not careful, I will challenge him to a duel! XOXOX

Jan Allison March 2, 2014 at 4:14 PM keep on chasing dear brother loved this poem Jan xxx Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 5:24 PM "Of chasing her till she captures you" it's the age old game... us guys are not fooled, ya know! Brother Jack XOX

Tim Smith March 2, 2014 at 9:19 AM The best type of love ...I do admit I do love a good laugh as well.....Tim Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 9:28 AM Laughter is one of the most important parts of a relationship! YEEHAW! Thanks Tim!

Charmaine Chircop March 2, 2014 at 8:08 AM I am having a great time this Sunday afternoon reading such wonderful poetry..and I do have more time to read another of your lovely posts...This is greatly composed..L'amour..Oh l'amor : ) Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 8:22 AM See... this is why you are so loved here on the site, my dearest Charmaine! AND I just noticed, you posted a couple of new poems in the last couple of days! YEEHAW I am going over now to read them! Love ya! XOXOX