Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

My Swan Song - Almost

Seriously thinking of calling it quits

I'm rapidly running out of gas

Dragging up stuff from the bottom of the barrel

Scrounging around looking for inspiration

Can't seem to find any anymore

Think to myself it'll pass

Not quite so sure this time around

Maybe just the mood I've been in lately

Lost my fun loving approach to things

Perhaps my age is finally having an impact

And I'm finally growing up

Well whatever the reason

It's not exciting and new anymore

Everything has a beginning and an end

I am not resigning from the site

I am just backing off a bit

I have too many friends here that I would miss

I hope you will all understand

You guys are and have always been



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Sarai Virden May 14, 2014 at 9:35 AM Sweet Jack E. Sometimes a break allows us new inspiration... Like waters held back for a time, building the pressure. When the gates open they just flood out. Your still young and vibrant; can't imagine you any other way my dear friend, your truly a beautiful soul! Hugs XOXOX Jack Ellison May 14, 2014 at 10:46 AM You've got to be the sweetest soul, my dearest, adorable Sarai! There is NO ONE I would miss more than you dear friend if I quit for good! THAT AIN'T GOING TO HAPPEN! Sweet lady, I love you dearly and always will... sending you huge hugs and a multitude of cyber kisses! You friend, Jack E. XOXOXOX

Carol Eastman May 13, 2014 at 4:09 PM What? If you slow down... what will Dragon do? I guess, my best inspiration needs a little inspiration, too. While gone, think about some new topics... That should wind you up again. We'll miss Cathie AND YOU. Your biggest buds: Carol, Dragon, Hubby, and all. Hey Dragon! How did you sneak in before Hubby? Gotta get up early every morning to stay ahead of that one.... LOL... Love... Everyone is taking breaks, mixing their lives up, and having too much fun to sit and write. Ahhh. That's Spring! Carol Eastman May 15, 2014 at 2:01 PM I'll check back every day a waiting your occassional return... OK! Dragon said to tell you he'll be here too! Jack Ellison May 14, 2014 at 6:04 AM Have no fear, I'm just slowing down a bit! You have been such a loyal friend my dearest Carol! Pass my love along to Dragon, Hubby, and all your other critters! I love you dearly, my faithful companion! Huggeroonies, Jack XOXOXOX

Jan Allison May 13, 2014 at 3:57 PM Oh brother Jack I thought your mojo had returned and now I read this - take a break my lovely friend I am always at the end of soup mail for a chat and a hug. You're my one and only cyber brother - for there will never be another - remember that! Hugs as ever Jan xxxxx Jan Allison May 14, 2014 at 8:17 AM Have a wonderful break Jack and Cathie come back revitalised with your amazing poems to make me chuckle. Will miss your amazing sense of humour jack - not many people make me smile like you do ! Jan xxx Jack Ellison May 14, 2014 at 6:00 AM Oh my dearest Jan! How could I possibly make this forever with dear sweet friends like you Sister Jan! Just need to recharge my batteries! BTW will be on vacation (Dominican Republic) May 25 to June 1. No access to the site! You are a lovey... big big hugs, Jack XOXOXOX

Barbara Gorelick May 13, 2014 at 1:10 PM I know how you feel..take a break ( not toooo long) and come back in a fighting mode. I get down feeling like my stuff is doo-doo...but it gives me something nothing else seems to do..thinking of you. BG Jack Ellison May 14, 2014 at 5:54 AM This is very sweet of you my dearest Barbara! Everyone needs a break every once in a while... trust me, I SHALL RETURN! Loving hugs, Jack XOXOX

Charmaine Chircop May 13, 2014 at 11:31 AM Hey..I didn t return to poetrysoup to watch you.go or take a long pause..I returned to.be able to enjoy such poetry like yours..and your extended hand of friendship. Jack Ellison May 14, 2014 at 5:52 AM I do believe you are reprimanding me! LOL It's okay though... you do it in such a sweet loving way, my darling Charmaine! Many many loving hugs, my dearest... XOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

Aiyah Torres May 13, 2014 at 9:40 AM this is the site that once you get in, there's no WAY OUT!!! ..So sweet darlin' grandaddy, you have no choice but to back off a moment and be back as soon as you can... "cos I believe you can't live the day w/o it.. w/o US!! :O)) so here's a million huggaroonies I'll give back to you, to keep you warmth wherever you may go... and hope you won't forget.. ALL the SEXY poetesses are wating here JUst for YOU!!! :O)) now you have NO choice..you STAY or you STAY...?!.. Jack Ellison May 13, 2014 at 10:00 PM How on earth could I ever leave you, my dear dear sweet Aiyah! I love it when you call me "sweet darlin' grandaddy"... makes me melt! I send you a million huggeroonies! Love you dearly sweet lady! Just a wee break I promise! A bunch of LOVING HUGS my sweet friend... Grandaddy XOXOX

Eileen Manassian May 13, 2014 at 9:31 AM We all get that way sometimes, Kenny! Don't give up on us.... I've also thought of leaving, but what of my friends? Sending you those big huggaroonies you always send me. Please cheer up! !! XOXO Jack Ellison May 13, 2014 at 9:54 PM You are absolutely right my dearest sweet Eileen! I couldn't possibly leave all my friends here on the Soup... just backing off a bit! Need to recharge my engine! Loving hugs, Kenny XOXOX