Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

My Cuckoo Son Scott

May I get serious for a moment
Sorry “serious” is not in my vocabulary
I try, and try but to no avail
Perhaps it's somewhat hereditary

Got it from my cuckoo son Scott
He sure didn't warn me he was contagious
Some of his humour is really far out
Might even call it outrageous

Did he get it from me, did I get it from him
A quandry but it really matters not
The end result is we're a couple of yahoos
All else means diddly squat

Though I have been known to change my hat
On occasion, a few times in the past
Mostly though, when it comes to the crunch
Being a silly old jester is a blast!


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal June 15, 2015 at 11:07 PM Serious or not, I always am amazed by your awesome poetry! My oh y have you've been busy! : ) Love this one about your son Scott. : ) Always, Laura Jack Ellison June 16, 2015 at 7:12 AM He seems like a clone some days!!! How is you, Laura my sweet... hope today is filled with happy and California sunshine!!!

Tim Smith June 11, 2015 at 8:54 PM I think he got it from his cuckoo dad...lol Jack Ellison June 11, 2015 at 9:07 PM Much appreciated my friend... so what you're saying is I'm responsible!!! LOL

Carol Eastman June 11, 2015 at 12:44 PM Ummm... You probably inherited it from some ancestor... Don't forget to pass it onto the Grand Kids... We need more of you guys... Jack Ellison June 11, 2015 at 3:50 PM Gonna try, my dear Carol, gonna try! xxx