Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

My Virile Has Fizzled

Seems like only yesterday
When I was young and virile
That was then, this is now
My virile has long since fizzled

Whatta shame we lose our virile
But imagine someone at ninety
Competing in a mile long foot race
Running along in his nighty

Don't laugh this surely can happen
Our memories aren't the best
Get dressed when the sun starts setting
Strip when it peeks over the crest

Sure ain't all it's cracked up to be
These silly old golden years
If it wasn't for Cathie, dearest Cathie
I'd be writing from a home I fear!

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman March 3, 2014 at 8:02 AM No matter how the older years present themselves... Dragon says to tell you that: He is glad you are here, in any shape and form! I say don't waste it, A moment is a precious thing! We know, you are up to this, and a shaker and a mover... So shake your way to your own sweet Cathie, and start it with a kiss and a hug! Follow up in your own sweet way, before the day is over! Believe me! Dragon says he'd give you some pointers but remember he is 2. Blinging out a coloring book, may not be for you. Jack Ellison March 3, 2014 at 8:10 AM Already done the 'kissy huggy thing'... do you think once is enough for today or should we do more of that stuff! WOOHOO! XOXOX

Jan Allison March 2, 2014 at 3:21 PM lovely write dear brother Jack. Jan x Jan Allison March 2, 2014 at 4:09 PM I knew what you meant dear brother lol. Long may you continue to be writing from the comfort of home Jan x Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 4:02 PM What the hell is "yje"??? Guess that should have been "the" DUH! Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 3:48 PM So far, so good sister Jan! Still writing from yje comforts of home! LOL Jack XOXOX

Eileen Manassian March 2, 2014 at 9:15 AM Your Cathie is a treasure....be good to her, dear!!! :) Hugs Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 9:22 AM Don't I know it!!! Loving hugs Kenny XOX

Russell Sivey March 2, 2014 at 8:40 AM This is a tremendous and enlightening write my friend! I doubt you've lost all your virility Jack! I really loved reading this delightful poem this morning! What a grandiose piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 8:44 AM If I still have it, don't know where it is! LOL

Charmaine Chircop March 2, 2014 at 8:11 AM Wherever you'll be writing from..keep writing...One should never stop..But aw thankyou sweet Catie..Cause you're the braviest of all..A lovely tribute which puts a smile on my face. Jack Ellison March 2, 2014 at 8:25 AM My dear Cathie thanks you for your concern! LOL She's the one that keeps me afloat! Loving hugs dearest Charmaine! XOXOX