Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Phantasmagoric

I look outside I don't see snow
I don't see ice on the trees
All I see is palm trees and ocean
As far as my eyes can see

Must've died and gone to heaven
Could explain this feeling euphoric
Or maybe coz I'm lying on a beach
It's utterly phantasmagoric

They say temps are below normal
But this guy ain't feeling no freeze
I'm sure not shivering uncontrollably
No knocking down in my knees

It'll definitely be over way too soon
So I'll enjoy myself while I can
I'll slather myself up with SPF 30
And end up with a gorgeous tan

When I get back to civilization
And show off my sun tanned bod
Ladies will swoon and faint away
To see this adonis-like god!


© Jack Ellison 2013

Wrote this last year while enjoying a vacation in sunny Florida!

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Elizabeth Wesley January 28, 2013 at 8:51 PM Boy, am I jealous, it's so cold here it would freeze the ringlets off a brass monkey. How I long for a beach. Lucky you Jack, enjoy! Jack Ellison January 29, 2013 at 6:23 AM Soon as we sell our house, it's "Florida here we come!!!" I heard a different version of that old saying which used a different word than "ringlets"! LOL Big hugs, Jack xox

Russell Sivey January 28, 2013 at 11:15 AM Wow, this is a perfect vacation inspired write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this amazing poem this afternoon! What an outstanding piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison January 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM Hope to get back there again SOON! Have a great day, Russell! Cheers, Jack

Toquyen Harrell January 28, 2013 at 9:41 AM Lol, enjoy your vacation, Jack! Great write :). It's in the 70s where I am at today. So I can't complain. Have a great day! Jack Ellison January 28, 2013 at 9:52 AM We're heading for the middle 50s tomorrow... incredible! Gadzooks!

Carol Eastman January 28, 2013 at 7:23 AM I went outside today and the bird bath wasn't frozen.. the temperature was above freezing... and the birds weren't shivering... Amazing miracle... I love the January thaws!!! Yes! Yes! Yes!!! I think I'll get a sun tan today! (At my window) Jack Ellison January 28, 2013 at 7:32 AM "At my window" You're a definite kook... but I mean that in a nicest way! LOL Love ya lots... enjoy it while it lasts! 48° predicted for today... 55° predicted for tomorrow!!! Yee haw!

Mark Goodson January 28, 2013 at 6:05 AM The last time I laid on a beach, I got so sun burned, I hurt for days and peeled like a snake. Not a very pretty site. But oh how I love the time of doing nothing. Enjoyed your poem-thanks Jack. Jack Ellison January 28, 2013 at 6:15 AM Been there... done that! Ouch! And not only once... you'd think we'd learn! LOL Cheers, Jack