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Ralphie Boy

“You lose sixty seconds of happiness For every minute you're mad” So damn well cheer up everybody Things aren't really that bad Ralph Waldo Emerson said that While not exactly that way Ralphie was a pretty smart cookie So listen to what he had to say “If you build a better mousetrap The world will beat a path to your door” No truer words have ever been uttered An old smarty pants, that's for sure “Don't be squeamish about your actions Life is just one big experiment” Be not afraid to step out of the box You could be the next company president “You lose sixty seconds of happiness For every minute you're mad” So buck up my laddies and lassies It's the best life you'll ever have! © Jack Ellison 2013

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Audrey Haick

Date: 4/13/2013 9:12:00 PM

Yes, I agree...such a waste of energy...staying mad, keeping grudges..Well said, and Ralph Waldo was very wise and smart! Love this too, Jack! Love, Annalise

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/14/2013 6:13:00 AM

I always look forward to hearing from you, my dear sweet Annalise! Your comments are always so supportive! Love, love, love you! Hugs, Jack xox

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 4/13/2013 5:46:00 AM

Hi Jack, I have not visited for long because I was away, now I am back and pay you a visit which was rewarded by this enjoyable poem of yours!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/13/2013 7:00:00 AM

So happy to hear from you again, my good friend Demetrios!!! I was disappointed when you told us you were leaving the site! Certainly glad you're back... cheers, Jack!

Russell Sivey

Date: 4/12/2013 8:26:00 PM

This is so very awesome, a glorious write for sure my friend! I truly loved reading this delightful poem this evening! Sorry I have read this so late but family must come first and when one ends up in the hospital you have to take care of them. But I did make it here to read this illustrious piece, Great Work!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/13/2013 4:31:00 AM

Hey, what's this about a trip to the hospital... hope everything's OK! Certainly no need to apologize, family always first. Let me know how things are... your friend, Jack

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/12/2013 10:19:00 AM

enjoyed...Linda

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/12/2013 11:09:00 AM

Thanks a bunch, dear Linda! Hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman

Date: 4/12/2013 8:29:00 AM

Hey Jack... If Emerson is right... why aren't they beating a path to our poems... They're WAYYYY Cool... HUH...Maybe the Dragon is holding is holding them off... I'll have to have a talk with him about being so onery... LOL

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/13/2013 8:08:00 PM

Actually I have the power to communicate with Ralphie boy from beyond. Told me to tell you, not to trust that dragon... he'll turn on you when it comes down to the crunch! LOL Hey! I'm just telling you what my friend Ralphie told me... xoxoxox

Painted Hunter

Date: 4/12/2013 7:15:00 AM

Always entertaining, Jack.

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/12/2013 7:24:00 AM

Old Ralphie boy was a pretty smart cookie eh! Thanks for dropping by, my friend... cheers!