Love In the Trenches

Now this is my definition of love It's much like wrestling in the mud You get down and dirty And say things quite flirty Then it all comes together with a thud You scream out bloody murder together Promise your undying love forever Roll over and whisper The name of her sister Then you realize that wasn't too clever She pummels your head without any mercy You attempt to defend 'gainst her fury You start to see rainbows And a bunch of pretty halos A ferocious little dynamo this girlie Well eventually you recover your senses And are able to put up some defences You plant a big smacker On this sweet li'l attacker Then it's back to love in the trenches © Jack Ellison 2015

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Date: 9/9/2022 10:08:00 PM
Yes Jack that is a great definition of love we've probably been there, well done.
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Date: 9/10/2022 3:35:00 AM
You're dragging out some of my oldies! I'm getting a kick outta them too! LOL
Date: 8/28/2017 5:04:00 PM
Ha ha ha - loved it - I wished I had wrote it - I'm going to bed on that one - I love to fall asleep laughing me . . . ; )
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Date: 8/28/2017 5:22:00 PM
Nighty-night! Hope you don't have trouble falling asleep with all that giggling!!! LOL Love to you Indiana!!! xxx
Date: 8/15/2015 7:28:00 AM
Your either a crazy or you know your beloved. As a joke I said that I call all women Frances, just in case I talk in my sleep!! Had my Frances now for 45 years and she is definitely 1st and last! Good write my friend. Gets a 7 for bravery!! God Bless. D.
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Date: 8/15/2015 7:37:00 AM
"I call all women Frances" Bloody BRILLIANT! I'm a one woman man too but just in case!!! LOL
Date: 2/7/2015 5:47:00 AM
Humorous and yet poor guy really got into trouble for saying her sisters name. LOL If I were her I would do more than put him in the trenches. lol Lovely imagery and nice floe. Much enjoyed. Hugs, Nicole
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Date: 2/7/2015 6:35:00 AM
Thanks a bunch my dear Nicole! Had fun with this one... YEEHAW! Have a great day... love and hugs, Jack XOX
Date: 2/6/2015 6:25:00 PM
Dear Jack: Well done with this witty poem. Congratulations on the POTD. All the best then, Leon.
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Date: 2/6/2015 7:01:00 PM
Much appreciated Leon... my first ever POTD!!!
Date: 2/6/2015 2:55:00 PM
This made me smile, what a fun read. congrats to you Jack, on be chosen for poem of the day. Very deserving. Janet
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Date: 2/6/2015 4:28:00 PM
Wow! Thank you Janet and welcome to P-Soup! You WILL enjoy it here... believe me! An amazing bunch of loving souls!!! Big huggsies, Jack XOXOX
Date: 2/6/2015 1:45:00 PM
A fun read on a Friday afternoon...congrats to you, Jack, on being chosen TPOD!! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 2/6/2015 1:50:00 PM
Thanks a bunch Rhonda... happy to hear it gave you a giggle! Love and big hugs, Jack xoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 1:26:00 PM
- Love is like a lottery... if you want to win... you must at least play, dear Jack :) - Congratulations on p.o.t.d. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/6/2015 1:46:00 PM
You are always so sweet Anne Lise... Thank you dear friend! Love and hugs, Jack xoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 12:04:00 PM
Dragons thinking angels, rainbows, and halos for his next concrete statues. Love that rainbow idea! All painted up and ready to run under, but Dragon holding it up, I can't visualize. Tho him with the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow would be very in character! Yes, he has to be in each creation! It's his ego you know. Now Dragon with a Halo, will be priceless! Definitely want it. It'll brighten every day I see it with laughter. Think I'll put it in my rose garden where he puts his manure!
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Date: 2/6/2015 12:15:00 PM
Uh! Your mind is out of control again, dear Carol!!!! UNIQUE... oh yah! LOL Love and huggles XOX
Date: 2/6/2015 12:00:00 PM
Jack, I admired (and enjoyed) your choice of a limerick for this poem. Its playful rhythm complemented your playful romp of this subject . Each fifth line evoked individual, surprise-full memories and reminders; the sum of the four told the complete story ending with a breathless smile. Well Done
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Date: 2/6/2015 12:20:00 PM
First off, a hearty welcome to the Soup, Bob! You'll enjoy the camaraderie here! And thanks for your kind words... cheers, Jack!
Date: 2/6/2015 11:53:00 AM
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Date: 2/6/2015 11:56:00 AM
You're a man of few words!!! LOL
Date: 2/6/2015 11:35:00 AM
Fabulous to see you honoured with Poem of the day - love your humour my dear brother Jack:- hugs across the ocean Jan xx
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Date: 2/6/2015 11:48:00 AM
Your hugs are warm my dear sister Jan! Thanks a whole big bunch! Hus are flying back across the ocean... love ya, brother Jack xox
Date: 2/6/2015 9:51:00 AM
A marvelous poem with creative imagination and sweet rhyme, congrats Jack :)
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:53:00 AM
You honour me my friend... thanks a bunch!
Date: 2/6/2015 9:45:00 AM
I liked the poem
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:52:00 AM
First POTD ever for me... I'm honoured! Thank you my love! Love and happy thoughts! xoxoxox
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:49:00 AM
Sorry Jeanette... they crossed me up! Disregard the first reply! Glad you liked my silliness... hugs, Jack xoxox
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:47:00 AM
Happy to oblige my dear Carrie! Cold up here but the sun is shining which makes it a great day! Thanks for dropping by, sweet lady xoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 9:45:00 AM
Congratulations making this a "poem of the day" !!!! Such fun it is !!
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:52:00 AM
First POTD ever for me... I'm honoured! Thank you my love! Love and happy thoughts! xoxoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 9:44:00 AM
Just what I needed this morning, a good laugh with my morning coffee...... !!!! This is a hoot, Jack !!
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:50:00 AM
Happy to oblige my dear Carrie! Cold up here but the sun is shining which makes it a great day! Thanks for dropping by, sweet lady xoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 8:42:00 AM
Wonderful dear Grey Beard -- might try whip cream wrestling next time!! Congrats on the POTD -- well deserved good friend.
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Date: 2/6/2015 9:21:00 AM
HA! "Grey Beard"... actually it's more white than grey! Must appreciate you dropping by, my friend! Thanks a bunch!
Date: 2/6/2015 8:28:00 AM
Dropping by with congrats on POTD .
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Date: 2/6/2015 8:41:00 AM
Thank you Nadiya!!! Your kind words mean a lot to me!!! Loving hugs, Jack XOX
Date: 2/6/2015 8:13:00 AM
LOL loved this! :) Grats on poem of the day too!
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Date: 2/6/2015 8:40:00 AM
Awww... you are always such a sweetie, Casarah! Love ya XOXOX
Date: 2/6/2015 7:59:00 AM
Jack, how clever, a 7 for your poem. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Blessings Eve
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Date: 2/6/2015 8:38:00 AM
Mucho thanks my dear Eve!!! Very much appreciated! Love and hugs to you today! xoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 6:46:00 AM
Oh Kenny!!! A Smacker would shut ME up! ;) Love this little piece of yours. Congrats on being POTD. Hugs
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Date: 2/6/2015 7:08:00 AM
Kenny is waiting patiently for that big smacker!!! Maybe one day... I can dream can't I? Love and big smackers!!! (guess this will have to do!) Kenny xoxoxox
Date: 2/6/2015 5:26:00 AM
a delightful piece smiling jack very beautifully penned congratulations on poem of the day thumbs up
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Date: 2/6/2015 7:06:00 AM
Hey Liam! Thanks a bunch... have a great day my friend!
Date: 2/6/2015 4:26:00 AM
I really enjoyed this poem with its imagery and nice soft metaphors. It made me laugh and have other emotions too. Congrats on your write and sharing it with us. Very good. Hugs, Nicole
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Date: 2/6/2015 7:02:00 AM
You must have really liked it... you sent this TWICW!!! LOL
Date: 2/6/2015 4:25:00 AM
I really enjoyed this poem with its imagery and nice soft metaphors. It made me laugh and have other emotions too. Congrats on your write and sharing it with us. Very good. Hugs, Nicole
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Date: 2/6/2015 7:02:00 AM
You are a sweetie Miss Nicole!!! Thanks a bunch... big hugs and much love heading your way! Jack xoxoxox
Date: 2/4/2015 4:07:00 PM
G'day Jack... All is fair in love and war so they say in the classics. Thanks for the chuckle Jack. Lindsay
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Date: 2/4/2015 4:29:00 PM
Happy to see it gave you a chuckle... keep flashing those pearly white! Looks good on ya! Big squeezy hugs and lots of love, Jacko xoxox
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