Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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My Energy Has Flown

Much as I'd like to do what I used to
At 78, my energy has flown
It's really not matter of choice at all
The body decides on it's own

Oh how I wish I still had the energy
As I did just ten years ago
Age has a way of deciding for us
How far our body can go

Must always try to really stay active
Retirement years can be long
Mental abilities stay almost the same
Physically it's a different song

Physical exercise is very important
To maintain our youthful zest
Otherwise the body starts to shut down
And memories are all we have left

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Daisy Goodman November 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM Beautiful poem, and ageless. I can relate to this being a new mom. :) Jack Ellison November 25, 2013 at 7:47 PM Thank you for your kind words my friend! Warm hugs new Mom! xox

Carol Eastman November 24, 2013 at 9:50 AM One of your most touching poems, of all time... Mike understands completely... He said to tell you: he used to jump over the fence with one hand... Now he opens the gate... Not to mention that he needs to finish more and more of my sentences for me... But I find writting words easier than talking... So here I am... Love you all... PS. This is St. Louis... so would you PLEASE call your canadian clipper back... REALLY! Honest! ... LOL Jack Ellison November 24, 2013 at 11:09 AM "Not to mention that he needs to finish more and more of my sentences for me" LOL I don't I've completed a sentence on my own for ten years or more!!! So sorry about the Canadian Clippers! Love xoxoxox