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No Regrets

When I was a young'un growing up

Never really imagined how my life would turn out

Back then, I was just happy to eat, sleep, and play with friends

Well now that I'm an old duffer and looking back

I can honestly say my journey was way above average

With no regrets, no wish to change a single thing

Except for one... Linda, my loving wife of 42 years

Sadly passed away from breast cancer in 1999

We had a family of 5 wee ones, 3 of our own and 2 adopted

We just lived a comfortable life not wanting for anything

I wasn't famous... didn't own a mansion on a hill

Had a successful career of 55 years as a graphic designer

My present wife is Cathie, a second dear loving wife

Tied the knot 13 years ago and have a beautiful union 

How fortunate can one person be

So as the title says... I can honestly say I have no regrets!



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Dorian Petersen Potter Date: 10/7/2014 4:25:00 AM I loved your poem Jack! Great narrative and short bio of your life in poetry told. I truly enjoyed reading you in the wee hours at dawn. So sorry about your sad loss. Refering to your first wife. At least you seem happy now. Best to you! xxxx D. Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 10/7/2014 7:30:00 AM Many thanks dear poetry friend... you kind comments are much appreciated! Cheers! XOX

Dr. Upma A. Sharma Date: 10/6/2014 12:19:00 PM Good to learn that u find urself in the list of fortunate ones Jack! Honest confessions make u happy too! Beautiful write ! No regrets! Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 10/7/2014 7:31:00 AM Hey sweet lady... yes one of the true fortunates! You are so kind dear doctor! Huggsies, Jack XXX

Carol Eastman Date: 10/6/2014 9:00:00 AM Wow! 5 Kids! Yours was a VERY busy house... I had Joey, adopted Casey(without the paperwork), had dogs, cats, Trolls, Dragon, penguins, ect... Gee... We don't need a village to raise our gang... We ARE a village... LOL... Yah!... No Regrets... Except where to put that cuddling cricket at night... He makes a lot of noise you know.... Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 10/7/2014 7:35:00 AM YUP! 5 kids and I still have my sanity (I think!) "You ARE a village" LOL XXX

Toquyen Harrell Date: 10/6/2014 8:22:00 AM Good for you, Jack! That's the way it should be. We should never have to say that we should have done something :) Love ya. Continue on ye ye...lol Login to Reply Jack Ellison Date: 10/7/2014 7:33:00 AM I will, I will! Thank you as always for your kindness and encouragement! Hugs, Jack XXX