Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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Old and Crinkly

Why do we have to get old and crinkly
When we reach a certain age
Why can't we stay all smooth and cuddly
Like we were when we were babes!

Some people call me a crinkly old man
But inside I'm still cuddly as ever
Don't miss a trick, still go for my walks
Out there in all kinds of weather

As jovial as ever, this happy old man
Wants nothing more than sweet love
Bonding with all his very close friends
Till the sun don't shine up above

So those of you who are reaching old age
My advice is just let it all flow
Crinkles add character heard someone say
But inside the love still glows

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Laura Breidenthal October 22, 2013 at 7:33 PM awwww, this is a mighty sweet one. (: Always, Laura Jack Ellison October 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM Thank you sweet lady once again! Big huggeroonies xoxoxox

Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs October 20, 2013 at 9:12 AM Age aint nothing but a number, you are clearly very young at heart. Jack Ellison October 20, 2013 at 9:33 AM Always have been... the only way I know how... you are quite a sweetie xoxoxox

Robin Davis October 13, 2013 at 8:53 PM It doesn't matter how old or young you are. How many wrinkles or pimples. Its how we live our lives and treat others that matter. Nice write. Jack Ellison October 13, 2013 at 9:52 PM Thank you dear Robin... your words are much appreciated! Hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman October 11, 2013 at 9:36 PM Dragon applauded and had me read it to him several times... He said if he can be cute and cuddly with all his scales then I can be too...with all all my wrinkles... Er... Thanks Dragon... I think... Do I have wrickles?... LOL... Maybe just a few... Sigh! Jack Ellison October 12, 2013 at 6:51 AM Have some scales but I'm sure not as many as Dragon! Wish him a fiery day for me... xoxoxox

Poet Tacito October 11, 2013 at 9:12 AM Yes, definitely. The last stanza says it all. At the end of the day, at the end of our time, our love inside will still glow. Jack Ellison October 11, 2013 at 9:24 AM A crinkly old man here saying keep love in your heart till the very end! Cheers my friend!

Russell Sivey October 11, 2013 at 6:42 AM I loved this, this is a tremendous and glorious write my friend! It is true, character comes with age and I hope that my character is good looking, ha ha! You bring character to this poem by your awesome words Jack, very wondrous! What a lovely piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison October 11, 2013 at 9:23 AM "character comes with age" and a lot of people say I'm quite a character! Is that good? LOL