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Missing Bellies

“All Points Bulletin”... be on the lookout
For Jackers' rotund belly
It's been missing for almost six months now
Watch “Missing Bellies” on your telly

Wiggles and jiggles like a bowl full of Jelly
Bouncing up and down, side to side
Little kiddies are always bugging their Moms
To ask Mr. Jackers for a ride

It's just my way of describing the impact
Losing weight had on my psyche
Upbeat and ready to meet all life's challenges
Now wearing my hair all spiky

It surely can be a life changing experience
Walk around with a confident air
Tossing red roses to the curious onlookers
With a feeling of devil may care

Can imagine the mental picture you're having
Must be pretty strange I would guess
My life has become exciting once again
Next week I'm on 'Meet The Press'

“All Points Bulletin”... if you see Jackers' belly
Ignore it, he doesn't want it back
He's doing just fine but thanks anyway
He's finally on the right track

© Jack Ellison 2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 9/18/2020 10:59:00 AM
I know this is an older success, but it must have felt so good to get rid of the belly. Well done. Love this one! Always, Laura
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Date: 11/23/2012 3:20:00 PM
I'll tell you a secret: women don't understand why men ABSOLUTELY want to lose ...and loose their teddy bear belly...(^_^)...But if you think it's right for you, then, enjoy your win; but I tell you, my friend: roses will still be roses, bellies or not bellies! Take care, Hanitra
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/23/2012 3:33:00 PM
My friend, I am very impressed with your command of the English language. You write extremely well. Where did you learn it? I noticed you have just recently returned to the site... welcome back! Cheers!
Date: 11/23/2012 8:06:00 AM
I just caught one of your roses, but I'm not curious, but proud of you Jack, you are an inspiration! Love your poems! Hugs
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Date: 11/23/2012 9:50:00 AM
You are too too sweet Miss Cecillia! Thanks a whole big bunch... love and great big huggeroonies, Jack
Date: 11/22/2012 4:41:00 PM
You are on a roll Jackers. As usual this was a lot of fun. Smiling cheek to cheek!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/23/2012 3:39:00 AM
Discovered that eliminating sugar in my coffee and cereal has made a major difference. Think I'll write a book! LOL
Date: 11/22/2012 10:58:00 AM
Lol, good for YOU Jack! Yes, it feels good, doesn't it? I like "now wearing my hair all spiky". I can just see you in it. Too funny.
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Date: 11/23/2012 3:37:00 AM
LOL Not sure I'll go THAT far but I'm having a blast! Haven't felt this good for years!!! Love ya, Jack
Date: 11/22/2012 10:32:00 AM
Jack you were always on the right track... After all you found Cathie, silly. Congratulations on the weight loss AND such a superb poem. All your poems are usually funny and relate to us all. We can't get enough of them... Happy Thanksgiving!
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Date: 11/22/2012 10:40:00 AM
Cathie is literally thrilled to pieces that you keep mentioning her!!! As of this morning, down 34 pounds, aiming for 50! I WILL get there! Happy Thanksgiving back at ya! Love and kisses, Jack
Date: 11/22/2012 6:02:00 AM
Big congrats to you then Jack, I think I caught it here xx
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Date: 11/22/2012 6:28:00 AM
Be my guest! As I said, don't want it back! Minus 35 pounds as of this morning's weigh in... yee haw!!!

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