Jack Ellison Poet Free verse

My Name Is Jack

My name is Jack but who am I... really
I'm not a famous personality
Haven't made any outstanding contribution to science
I hope I've been a loving human being
Like so many other average joes
But will I be remembered after I meet my maker
Or will I be forgotten as I pass into history
So many famous people who leave us
Are remembered for a while
But then fade from our consciousness
I'm sure I'll be remembered for a little while
But dear life goes on
And soon I will only be a distant memory
Only those close to me will carry me in their hearts
That's all I can wish for, all I would expect
My name is Jack but who am I... really

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Sand Blown September 15, 2022 at 2:04 PM ...hey there man....your caveman club is a pencil....of the write-right-rite clan.... ...andt, being of unseen potential energy of life's kinetic changes spirit manifests its interactives - matter, energy, thought, feeling, sensing andt, free-will talent as expertise.......write on man : )........ stans sand Jack Ellison September 15, 2022 at 2:42 PM WOW! Much appreciated Stan my Man! Cheers!

Michael Tor September 14, 2022 at 6:10 AM Jack you will always be remembered here cause we love you. Jesus loves you to Jack he always did. Say hi to him. Ask him to touch your heart he will. God bless you Jack. This one was a little heartfelt for me. You are special and like every special person when you leave someone will miss you. Live each day like it was your last. Call an old friend, say Im sorry to someone you wanted too for years. Drive into the city and give a homeless person a meal. Touch someone today like you have with your Jack Ellison September 14, 2022 at 6:29 AM Very heart felt words Michael but I wouldn't expect anything else less from you... straight from your soul! A touching response! Michael Tor September 14, 2022 at 6:10 AM fine poetry. Your starting well because you touched me today with this poem...

L Milton Hankins September 12, 2022 at 8:30 AM Well, Jack, you'll always be a memorable wit on Poetry Soup, I can tell you that. And, as long as I'm around, I'll remember you. After that...well, who can say? Jack Ellison September 12, 2022 at 8:46 AM Yah who can say... maybe they'll town name after each a town after us eh LOL

John Lawless September 12, 2022 at 6:10 AM Well, in a previous life I was a Tomato soup can.....in this one I'm a Poetry Soup fan.......a laugh, a giggle.....an improper wiggle.....thanks for the laughs my good man Jack Ellison September 12, 2022 at 6:30 AM A tomato soup can... you and I are both giggle masters... life's way too serious to be serious! My thought for the day!!! Have a giggly day!

Julie Rodeheaver September 12, 2022 at 5:45 AM Jack, you are an awesome poet is what you are. :) You make me smile and laugh when I read your poetry. I enjoyed reading this poem my friend. Jack Ellison September 12, 2022 at 5:52 AM Very sweet Julie! You brightened my day... thank you muchly Love Happy Jack XOX