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Normal Rockwell

Rockwell was my rock
The reason I became
A graphic designer
Seeking fortune & fame

Achieved my portion
Of the fortune part
And fame, at least locally
Graphics was my art

Long before computers
I will king of the hill
Even after, my design skills
Were valued still

Worked on the art table
Longer than most
Wasn't sent out to pasture
Till later, I can boast

I still miss the challenge
That faced me each day
A big part still longs
To revisit yesterday

Surely at my happiest
While practicing my art
That pleased my clients
'Twas the best part

Receiving recognition
I sorrily still miss
Coz I know I'm still able
Now I just reminisce

Norman Rockwell was my rock!

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Joseph Matose

Date: 9/30/2013 5:32:00 AM

Hie Jack.... I wrote you a dedication entitled Quatrain Maestro. Coincidentally, the graphics of life here relate to the dedication poem in which you're the Artist! Keep it up Jack!...JM

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/30/2013 5:46:00 AM

WOW! Going straight there... OKAY, just read it... I'm blown away my good friend! I am so honoured, don't know what to say but thanks! Cheers, Jack

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/28/2013 12:01:00 PM

painted so well the way rockwell wourld depict life with deep understones... ink away, jack :) huggs

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/28/2013 7:01:00 PM

There is no mistaking a Rockwell painting... one of a kind! Thanks my dear Nette! xoxox

Carol Eastman

Date: 9/28/2013 11:40:00 AM

Dragon loves Norman Rockwell... He saw his painting of Santa and is determined to sit on Santa's lap... HAH!... The chair would break and Norman Rockwell would have to paint Santa being taken away on a stretcher... LOL... But seriously, What do I feed a ghost? Norman likes it here! When Dragon was naughty the witch helped him with a seance and brought Old Norman back... He has Dragons paints and is now painting on the walls... I guess it could be worse... Dragon could be painting!... LOL

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/28/2013 6:59:00 PM

Norman Rockwell was my inspiration and why I got into the graphics industry! Hugs to you and all your guys xoxoxox