Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

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 April 13, 2013 at 9:12 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 April 14, 2013 at 6:13 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 April 13, 2013 at 5:46 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 April 13, 2013 at 7:00 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 April 12, 2013 at 8:26 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 April 13, 2013 at 4:31 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 April 12, 2013 at 10:19 AM enjoyed...Linda Jack Ellison April 12, 2013 at 11:09 AM Thanks a bunch, dear Linda! Hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman April 12, 2013 at 8:29 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 April 13, 2013 at 8:08 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 April 12, 2013 at 7:15 AM Always entertaining, Jack. Jack Ellison April 12, 2013 at 7:24 AM Old Ralphie boy was a pretty smart cookie eh! Thanks for dropping by, my friend... cheers!