Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Modus Operandi

Some days are up some are down
Seems like there's no rhyme or reason
Maybe the weather, maybe the news
Maybe it's the change of season

Usually a very upbeat old duffer
Been this way since I was a young'un
Makes for a much happier existence
At my best when I'm just a-funnin'

Sure like to pass on my modus operandi
But it's easier said than done
All I can say is wake up with a smile
Your days will be filled with fun

At times people say my smiling face
Can really be quite annoying
“Don't you want to strangle the cat at times
Grab her by the tail and swing” 

Must confess I do have those days
But they're few and quite far between
It's really a case of mind over matter
You'll be happier than you've ever been


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Barbara Gorelick July 9, 2013 at 7:30 AM So many have tried for this frame of mind by taking a pill..or two...Great poem...as usual..BG

Michael Dom July 8, 2013 at 10:16 PM good advice here, thanks :-)

Carol Eastman July 8, 2013 at 6:36 AM You always put a smile on my face, Hubby's, Dragon's, Troll's, ect... Your very popular at our house.

Russell Sivey July 8, 2013 at 6:15 AM This is a far more superior than any of my poetry my friend! I really loved reading this brilliant and illustrious poem this morning! What a lovely piece, such a wonderful poem, Great Work!!