Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Poppa Jack

Sweet Erin confessed her love for me
More love than her real Poppa
That was really quite difficult to hear
Never really knew her saga

Once asked if I could adopt sweet Erin
She agreed, with no hesitation
So sweet to know she loves me that much
But so sad to hear this revelation

Her Mommy and Daddy were separated
Many years before we met
Apparently he was never a good Daddy
Erin harbours the anger yet!

Such a sweetie, my dear dear Erin
Love her to bits and more
A daughter I wished I had always had
She makes this Poppa's heart soar

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Andrea Dietrich December 3, 2013 at 6:27 AM This is very nice, Jack. Who is this girl? Is she related to you somehow by blood?

Sarai Virden December 2, 2013 at 1:23 AM You never cease to amaze me my friend... A beautiful poem XOXOX

Barbara Gorelick December 1, 2013 at 9:17 PM Sweet..keep her close to your heart. BG

Carol Eastman December 1, 2013 at 8:43 AM I adopted Casey, and you can adopt Erin... We're more alike than I thought! Lucky you! Except you don't have a Dragon, of course... Do you want a Dragon? Grandpa Troll may be able to get you one... Wouldn't that be cool... We could swap Dragon stories... But you'd have to ask Cathie first... Dragons can be quite over whelming, some times... More so than 2 college kids... LOL Jack Ellison December 1, 2013 at 8:57 AM I'll get back to you on the Dragon thing till after I ask Cathie, okay! LOL xoxoxoxox

Russell Sivey December 1, 2013 at 7:40 AM Wow, Jack, this is a beautiful write, you have written a very touching poem for Erin! You are so very compassionate my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this morning! What a powerful piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison December 1, 2013 at 8:03 AM As I said to Charmaine, I love this sweetie so much and to know she considers me as her adopted Poppa Jack makes me so sooooo happy!

Charmaine Chircop December 1, 2013 at 7:28 AM Heart touching poem ..Sad in a way but blessed in another.Beautifully penned Jack.Im so happy to be here..Hope i ll have more time to read more. Jack Ellison December 1, 2013 at 7:39 AM So nice to hear from you, my dearest Charmaine! Sweet Erin is a Mom with twins of her own! Sweet that she thinks of me as her adopted Dada but so sad to hear about her real Dad! I love her sooooo much! Love and big big hugs xoxox