Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Over Zealous

Certainly can sometimes get over zealous
In extolling my love for you souls
Suddenly realize how overbearing it must be
So I'll try to show a little more control

Got a bunch of affection for all youse guys
You all have that special something
It's totally unique from one soul to the next
Which gets this old heart a-beating

Just love to discover what each person has
Have I seen it before in someone else
Each one of you adds your own little twist
It determines everyone's wealth

It's not the money you've got stashed away
Or those fancy car you might drive
It's stuff you've got deep down in your soul
It's the friendships for which we strive

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Joseph Matose November 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM Great Friendship poem. Expertly executed. Thanks for sharing, Jack. Friend, JM Jack Ellison November 27, 2013 at 10:01 AM Thank you my good friend... your kind words are much appreciated! Cheers, Jack

Sarai Virden November 27, 2013 at 1:44 AM Deeply touching sweet Jackles - your heart never ceases to amaze me... So much love in you Hugs always my dear friend Jack Ellison November 27, 2013 at 7:17 AM You know of course, you are in my wee group of BESTEST FRIENDS dear sweet Sarai! Where have you been all my life!!! LOL Awww so happy to know you, my sweetie! Love ya xoxoxoxoxoxox

Carol Eastman November 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM Our Techno Trolls want to help people get new stuff... Their motto is- out with the old so U can have the new... Call Techno Trolls- Have hammer will travel! They're for the wifes' of over zealous hubby's who keep fixing old stuff.! When us wiffy poos want something new! This is their busy season! They can make the old unfixable... in no time... Really! OOOppps! Dragon is getting steamed for their attention... Think he can chase the Techo Trolls to the lake today... LOL.. May the best Troll win! Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 11:42 AM I actually used to be like that but NOW... get somebody to fix it or buy a new one! LOL Snuggly hugs my dear Carol xoxox

Poet Tacito November 26, 2013 at 10:25 AM The heart, soul, & character of one will always overcome any bank account or material item. You're living proof. Cheers, Jack. Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM Your words are always so kind to me my friend... thanks a bunch! Have a GREAT day!

Wayland Bunch November 26, 2013 at 9:37 AM Hello again. To answer I've been searching for the magical way to free myself from this self imposed prison and it can't be a normal escape lol I guess it must be magical. I'm somewhere still in that gloom you sometimes refer to, but surely a few of these poems are a step in the positive direction. Great work as always old buddy. Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM Believe it or not I am starting to slow down a bit and I'm using up some of my reserves! WHAT??? I heard someone yell! LOL The old guy is running out of rhyme... impossible! It's true, our Canadian winter is about to set in... NOT my favourite time of the year! Thanks for dropping by again, my friend! Cheers!

Delysia Hendricks November 26, 2013 at 8:35 AM What money? What fancy car? Ain't got nothing, me good friend, 'cept a deep affinity for Santa. Now lift up dem spirits and tell us how wonderful we are (lol). I miss you, friend. HUGSASMOOCHIES, Licia. XOXOXOX Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 8:51 AM Grrrr they did it to me again! Sorry! Ohhhhh! You are the SWEETEST... Santa's gonna bring you some real nice stuff for Christmas... you should consider yourself quite fortunate coz you've been quite naughty this year!!! (BTW love it!!!) Big naughty Santa hugs xoxox Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 8:40 AM Thank you ever so much my very dear friend! You very kind words touch me! Thanks for being such a loving and loyal soul!

Russell Sivey November 26, 2013 at 7:53 AM This is simply a beautiful write, a gorgeous write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this morning! What a delightful piece, such a lovely and sentimental poem, you share a lot of compassion within this verse, I return love back to you Jack! Great Work!! Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 8:52 AM Thank you ever so much my very dear friend! You very kind words touch me! Thanks for being such a loving and loyal soul!

Eileen Manassian November 26, 2013 at 7:51 AM :) You have a forever friend in me, Jack! Please be sure of that! You are very precious and dear to my heart! HUGS!!!! Eileen Manassian November 26, 2013 at 11:32 AM Oh....so happy to see that you are feeling better. Please keep up the good spirit, Jack. I do worry so about you...I really do. I want you to be happy and jolly and full of cheer and to know how special and dear you are to all of us here! HUGS HUGS HUGS! Jack Ellison November 26, 2013 at 8:31 AM YOUR ARE SO SO SWEET MY DEAREST EILEEN!!!! Thank you as always for being such a souper friend! I'm sorry I have been remiss in not keeping in touch... I will remedy that! Love ya! Hugs, Kenny!!!! xox