Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Poetic Justice

Life is just a bowl of cherries

A song from way back when

It still holds true in today's troubled world

The locale may be different

But it's the same old song

You'd think we would learn from our mistakes

But war and strife is built in

To our collective psyches

My question is why when the great majority

Of us humans would rather live in peace

That those dasterdly few at the top

Are not satisfied with the statis quo

But continually want more and don't care

Who dies or how many lives are ruined

Will they pay for their sins in the afterlife

It WOULD be poetic justice!

Wouldn't you agree?



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Dorian Petersen Potter October 9, 2014 at 12:25 PM Excellent poem Jack! Now what about that bowl of delicious cherries? Can you send me one? Lol... I just want peace too. Lots of people today sadly just care about money and material stuff. They care less about love family and friends...and God who needs Him, they think that they're God Almighty. So sad no poetic justice in this world most of the time today.theres so much chaos everywhere. .no real hearts, they walk like robots and zombies Jack. See ya next this gal has to fly now...where's my broom now? Lol.... ;) Hugs! Love peace and light to you! xxxx D. Jack Ellison October 9, 2014 at 12:43 PM The bowl of cherries is in my fridge waiting for your address... I'll send the whipped cream separately! My biggest joy in life is making people laugh! There's enough sadness in the world these days! Isn't Dorian usually a man's name? Just curious... a bunch of loving hugs headed your way!!! XXXXX

Carol Eastman October 9, 2014 at 9:58 AM I live in St. Louis next to the Ferguson rioting... These people look up to violence in others... Education, and a proper upbringing would help stop most of this stupidity. But they don't WANT to learn to behave... And why should they when everyone is LETTING them behave badly... They're getting a kick out of the attention they're getting... When they should just be getting a kick in the butt for destroying others property. It's disgusting. Carol Eastman October 10, 2014 at 12:03 PM Actually, they never stopped doing it on a lower scale. They're trashy people who want an excuse to cause trouble. Last night they stopped an ambulence, with a child inside- from going into Childrens Hospital. No one sees them as any thing than trash... It's not protesting... It's vandalism. They stand there and try to antanganize the police. If someone tapes that- they attack them. Jack Ellison October 9, 2014 at 11:02 AM I can't believe this has happened again! :( What a tragic situation! Stay safe dear Carol! XXXXX

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 9, 2014 at 8:27 AM Glad that u wrote this fine poetry Jack! They really deserve these words for their deeds! World would be heaven if their attitude cud change! Jack Ellison October 9, 2014 at 8:31 AM Totally agree... but unfortunately, I won't live long enough to see that day! Sad!!! XXX

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 9, 2014 at 8:13 AM Yes I do agree Jack! It's agonising see pepl up there selfish n unkind! Great write! Jack Ellison October 9, 2014 at 8:21 AM REPUGNANT is a good word to describe the actions of these few at the top! DISGUSTING is another! Thank you dear doctor... XXX