Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

My Heart Skips a Beat

The old saying, “my heart skips a beat”
Held no meaning until now
I'm living proof it happens every day
When I get a message, POW!

Heart starts pumping a mile a minute
 Can't focus to press the right key
Eventually I'm able to find the right one
And her loving words I see

Head starts spinning, fingers tremble
Reading the first loving line
Just as I imagined, her words excite me
Must respond to her love in kind

So I type, retype, and type again
I'm finally happy with the end
I read it through a couple more times
More changes then I hit the 'send'

It's gone and I worry, “did I say it right?”
Hope she understands, this friend
Then anxiously wait, it seems like forever
She replies and it starts over again

Starts all over, my heart skips a beat
Life had no meaning until now
I'm living proof, it happens every day
Never been this happy, holy cow!

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Laura Breidenthal September 18, 2013 at 2:59 AM So cute Jack... :) Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 18, 2013 at 6:08 AM Phew! I'm only at number 4 and my heart overflowing with love... xoxoxoxox

Carol Eastman September 16, 2013 at 8:35 AM Dragon's worried... Where's Cathie that she has to SEND a message... You didn't chase her away, did you? ... No Dragon! I'm sure he didn't get her to walk into any walls! And yeah, I said I was sorry... About as sorry... as when you bombed my roses 5 minutes before! Not!... LOL... Don't worry! Cathie'll come back! Who do you think inspires the love notes! ... They are too... love notes! ... How would I know? Ask Mike that question... Silly Dragon!... Hey Dragon! Splat! Whoops! Gotta run! ... LOL Jack Ellison September 16, 2013 at 9:18 AM No... sweet Cathie is right here beside as loving as ever! The girl of my dreams!!! You guessed dear Carol... love notes! Big big hugs... xoxox

Russell Sivey September 16, 2013 at 7:02 AM This is another glorious write of yours my friend! I really enjoyed reading this tremendous poem this morning! You have delighted me by the splendor of this wonderful piece Jack! I have to ask, do you go by Jack, or is it Kenny as you have been called below? This is a remarkable poem, what a lovely piece, Great Work!! Russell Sivey September 16, 2013 at 7:22 AM Ah, thank you for clarifying that my friend, now that makes since. Ha ha, Kenny Rogers, I think I see the resemblance! I think I'll keep with your real name, Kenny seems to be a special name from her. That seems to be a lot of fun for you two!! Jack Ellison September 16, 2013 at 7:08 AM LOL That's hilarious Russell! Eileen once commented that I look like Kenny Rogers so ever since, Kenny is it whenever we talk. And I call her Miss Boop because someone once referred to her as, "Betty Boop from Beirut"! LOL Now you know... have a great day, my friend!

Eileen Manassian September 16, 2013 at 6:39 AM Oh Kenny......all the holy cows in the workd aren't going to get you out of this fix..... ;-) Easy does it...sweetie pie.....Lovely write....Even in your romance there is a sweet smile.... Jack Ellison September 16, 2013 at 6:42 AM Old Kenny is getting mushy in his old age eh! LOL You are the sweetest, my dear Miss Bopp! Love and hugs, Kenny xoxoxox