Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Okay Then, Alright Then, Toodle-Loo, Bye-Bye

“Okay then, alright then, toodle-loo, bye-bye!”
Sure love to hear that again
My first wife would end each phone conversation
With this familiar old refrain

Once uttering these words of sheer finality 
It was over, finis, a done deal
Even though their words are heard trailing off
Time's up, no chance to repeal

Was definitely over when this sweet lady quoted
These charming memorable words
Am I dreaming or did I actually just hear them again
Can't be true, that's totally absurd!

“Okay then, alright then, toodle-loo, bye-bye!”
Sure love to hear that again
Life has moved on but love to hear them once more
That familiar sweet old refrain


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Richard Lamoureux March 5, 2013 at 5:39 AM Very charming Jack. Jack Ellison March 5, 2013 at 5:44 AM Memories... some stay with you forever! Have a good one, mate!

Barbara Gorelick March 4, 2013 at 8:30 PM Great write Jack..made me sad..but also made me smile. BG Jack Ellison March 4, 2013 at 8:45 PM Life HAS moved on but some things stay with you forever! Thank you dear friend for your kind words! Hugs, JACK xox

Eileen Manassian March 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM Awwwwwww...thank God for the memories that we can relive, Jack! Hugs! Jack Ellison March 4, 2013 at 11:51 AM Still think of my first wife, Linda, who passed away from breast cancer 14 years ago! Life is full of twists and turns... Cathie saved me thinking what was the purpose of going on... Cathie is the purpose! Huggggs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman March 4, 2013 at 7:15 AM Tremendous write this morning. I see your poems as more of an on going journal of day to day thoughts. Or Kinda like we're there with you having a coffee clutch get together every morning... Oh No... Is this a StarBucks moment?... Too bad I don't drink coffee... LOL Jack Ellison March 4, 2013 at 7:28 AM Though life moves on, there are some sweet memories that linger! YOU DON"T DRINK COFFEE!!! Have you seen a doctor about it! Hugs and kisses! xox

Russell Sivey March 4, 2013 at 5:45 AM You can write about anything my friend, kinda like I do, We both can write about whatever comes to mind, and you are so creative with these intriguing ideas! I really enjoyed reading this awesome poem this morning! What a fun piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison March 4, 2013 at 6:21 AM Some memories in life stay with you forever. Thanks for your always kind and supportive words, my good friend!