Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

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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Les Pick September 9, 2022 at 10:08 PM Yes Jack that is a great definition of love we've probably been there, well done. Jack Ellison September 10, 2022 at 3:35 AM You're dragging out some of my oldies! I'm getting a kick outta them too! LOL

Indiana Shaw August 28, 2017 at 5:04 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 . . . ; ) Jack Ellison August 28, 2017 at 5:22 PM Nighty-night! Hope you don't have trouble falling asleep with all that giggling!!! LOL Love to you Indiana!!! xxx

Dave Timperley August 15, 2015 at 7:28 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. Jack Ellison August 15, 2015 at 7:37 AM "I call all women Frances" Bloody BRILLIANT! I'm a one woman man too but just in case!!! LOL

Nicole Alexander February 7, 2015 at 5:47 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 Jack Ellison February 7, 2015 at 6:35 AM Thanks a bunch my dear Nicole! Had fun with this one... YEEHAW! Have a great day... love and hugs, Jack XOX

Leon Enriquez February 6, 2015 at 6:25 PM Dear Jack: Well done with this witty poem. Congratulations on the POTD. All the best then, Leon. Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 7:01 PM Much appreciated Leon... my first ever POTD!!!

Janet Eaton February 6, 2015 at 2:55 PM This made me smile, what a fun read. congrats to you Jack, on be chosen for poem of the day. Very deserving. Janet Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 4:28 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

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders February 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM A fun read on a Friday afternoon...congrats to you, Jack, on being chosen TPOD!! Hugs, Rhonda Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 1:50 PM Thanks a bunch Rhonda... happy to hear it gave you a giggle! Love and big hugs, Jack xoxox

Anne-Lise Andresen February 6, 2015 at 1:26 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 :) Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 1:46 PM You are always so sweet Anne Lise... Thank you dear friend! Love and hugs, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman February 6, 2015 at 12:04 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! Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 12:15 PM Uh! Your mind is out of control again, dear Carol!!!! UNIQUE... oh yah! LOL Love and huggles XOX

Bob Bergman February 6, 2015 at 12:00 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 Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 12:20 PM First off, a hearty welcome to the Soup, Bob! You'll enjoy the camaraderie here! And thanks for your kind words... cheers, Jack!

Bob Bergman February 6, 2015 at 11:53 AM Jack Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 11:56 AM You're a man of few words!!! LOL

Jan Allison February 6, 2015 at 11:35 AM Fabulous to see you honoured with Poem of the day - love your humour my dear brother Jack:- hugs across the ocean Jan xx Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 11:48 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

Mohamed Adel February 6, 2015 at 9:51 AM A marvelous poem with creative imagination and sweet rhyme, congrats Jack :) Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:53 AM You honour me my friend... thanks a bunch!

Jeanette Priest February 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM I liked the poem Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:52 AM First POTD ever for me... I'm honoured! Thank you my love! Love and happy thoughts! xoxoxox Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:49 AM Sorry Jeanette... they crossed me up! Disregard the first reply! Glad you liked my silliness... hugs, Jack xoxox Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:47 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

Carrie Richards February 6, 2015 at 9:45 AM Congratulations making this a "poem of the day" !!!! Such fun it is !! Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:52 AM First POTD ever for me... I'm honoured! Thank you my love! Love and happy thoughts! xoxoxox

Carrie Richards February 6, 2015 at 9:44 AM Just what I needed this morning, a good laugh with my morning coffee...... !!!! This is a hoot, Jack !! Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:50 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

David Meade February 6, 2015 at 8:42 AM Wonderful dear Grey Beard -- might try whip cream wrestling next time!! Congrats on the POTD -- well deserved good friend. Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 9:21 AM HA! "Grey Beard"... actually it's more white than grey! Must appreciate you dropping by, my friend! Thanks a bunch!

Poesy Relish February 6, 2015 at 8:28 AM Dropping by with congrats on POTD . Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 8:41 AM Thank you Nadiya!!! Your kind words mean a lot to me!!! Loving hugs, Jack XOX

Casarah Nance February 6, 2015 at 8:13 AM LOL loved this! :) Grats on poem of the day too! Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 8:40 AM Awww... you are always such a sweetie, Casarah! Love ya XOXOX

Eve Roper February 6, 2015 at 7:59 AM Jack, how clever, a 7 for your poem. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Blessings Eve Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 8:38 AM Mucho thanks my dear Eve!!! Very much appreciated! Love and hugs to you today! xoxox

Eileen Manassian February 6, 2015 at 6:46 AM Oh Kenny!!! A Smacker would shut ME up! ;) Love this little piece of yours. Congrats on being POTD. Hugs Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 7:08 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

Liam Mcdaid February 6, 2015 at 5:26 AM a delightful piece smiling jack very beautifully penned congratulations on poem of the day thumbs up Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 7:06 AM Hey Liam! Thanks a bunch... have a great day my friend!

Nicole Alexander February 6, 2015 at 4:26 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 Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 7:02 AM You must have really liked it... you sent this TWICW!!! LOL

Nicole Alexander February 6, 2015 at 4:25 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 Jack Ellison February 6, 2015 at 7:02 AM You are a sweetie Miss Nicole!!! Thanks a bunch... big hugs and much love heading your way! Jack xoxoxox

Lindsay Laurie February 4, 2015 at 4:07 PM G'day Jack... All is fair in love and war so they say in the classics. Thanks for the chuckle Jack. Lindsay Jack Ellison February 4, 2015 at 4:29 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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