More Ups Than Downs

Life has many ups and downs Personally more ups than downs A happy long life with many more years A bunch more smiles than frowns Surely one of the fortunate ones The genes were a very huge factor Ten kids and us at a baseball game In the bleachers, we had our own sector Nine were girls and then li'l ole me The talk of our little old burg The Ellison's have finally produced a boy Biggest news our town had heard Dancing in the streets, parties all night A celebrity at a tender young age Predicted to be spoiled with all those girls To fawn over this sweet wee babe Turned out sweet, a stunning specimen Can still bring it at eighty-eight! It's getting tougher and tougher, though That's about it and I'm done! Well that's my life in a nutshell, my friends Unique I guess you could say In this day and age of smaller families Our story is rare nowadays
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Cunningham Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 7:32 AM
I bet you were spoilt rotten Jack. You're right though years ago big families were the norm, how times have changed. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Cunningham Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 7:55 AM
Just taking it easy Jack, not allowed to do much. Hopefully next week I'll try going for a walk.
Ellison Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 7:43 AM
Yes BIG families were the norm! How's your rehab going good I hope! Cheers from Canada!
Turner Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 5:58 AM
Growing up with 8 sisters, no wonder you're such a ladies man. LOL I enjoyed reading about you, Jack. Keep bringing it!
Ellison Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 6:09 AM
It's amazing that I still turned out masculine! (sort of) lol did my best! lol Didn't drive a truck... was a graphic designer... was last male after eight girls!!!
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