Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Never Fallen On My Duff

Up and at 'em, the old saying goes
But today's not one of those days
Still got sleepy in my tired old eyes
Everything is just a big haze

It's harder and harder to jump outta bed
Welcoming each brand new morning
Lotsa things change as we start to age
They happen without any warning

Once was able to walk for a mile
Without having to sit by a tree
Now just making it across the street
Without stopping is a challenge for me

My life has proven damn good so far
No serious health issues or stuff
Been a lucky individual all my long life
Never once have I fallen on my duff


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal June 10, 2015 at 11:47 PM Good to hear, Dearie! You are always in my thoughts and prayers! And now, to catch up on your amazing work... enjoying every one, including thissum! Always, Laura Jack Ellison June 11, 2015 at 8:41 AM What did I ever do to deserve your love?????? No matter, I'll just revel in the glow! Love, Jack xxx

Judy Konos June 8, 2015 at 8:58 AM Jack! Don't worry about it...You forgot more than the rest of them will ever know!!! CHEERS Jack Ellison June 8, 2015 at 9:30 AM Now that's a very interesting way to look at old age!!! LOL Love ya dear Judy!!! xxx

Carol Eastman June 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM Not very perky this morning, here. Rained, thundered, and lighteninged all night long... My adopted puppies were all over me to protect them... Which I did. But they woke up Dragon first... so he could help... Instead he trompled all over the bed to get closest to me... I'm suspicious that it was he who woke them up and herded them to me... LOL... Crowded bed... Sleepless night... Jack Ellison June 8, 2015 at 9:28 AM Us too... a miserable, cold, rainy day, today! YUCK! Oh well we've had a pretty nice spring so far although a little on the cool side! Hang in there dear Carol! Huggsies, Jack xxx