Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Real Men Don'T Cry

I've always been an emotional type
But as I've climbed life's ladder
I've become this blubbering old duffer
Eyeballs too close to my bladder

At the drop of a phrase a wee bit sad
Tears start welling up in my soul
Words come out quite indiscernible
Need interpreters to fill in the holes

As a youngster had a definite impression
It was never very manly to spout
Since realized it's just a natural emotion
So now I let it all hang out

It's not that I have control anyway
Keep trying but the teardrops still show
It's a losing battle right from the start
Might as well just go with the flow

So if your screen begins filling up
With buckets of wet salty tears
Back away and try to save yourself
Till again they sound the all clear


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Timothy Hicks April 12, 2013 at 2:57 PM It's okay to cry... Just try not to flood the city! It's good to read your work again Jack, brings me right up. However I am still in the UK, I'm just taking a break from so much adventuring. Still having a blast though! Jack Ellison April 13, 2013 at 4:33 AM Thought you were back home. my friend! Hope you are having a blast! Cheers, Jack

Delysia Hendricks April 10, 2013 at 3:31 PM Go with the flow, Jack. I cry when I'm happy; I cry when I'm sad. Hell, I just like a good washout every now and then. Good writing, my friend. :) Jack Ellison April 10, 2013 at 8:17 PM You and I could probably flood any arena! LOL Thank you sweet friend...hugs xoxox

Painted Hunter April 10, 2013 at 12:22 PM Jack, you are a thoughtful and witty person...I think you're the coolest! Jack Ellison April 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM HEY! Thanks for the good words, Caleb! Much appreciated... cheers, Jack

Carol Eastman April 10, 2013 at 8:40 AM Real men don't cry?... They do if they have a dragon... trust me, everyone does, I know! Besides, your just s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e... like my dragon... I bet Cathie loves that in her guy... Jack Ellison April 10, 2013 at 8:15 PM Actually most ladies do! LOL Hugs, Jack xoxoxox

Russell Sivey April 10, 2013 at 7:38 AM Yes, this is so true for many poets, we are quite the emotional bunch of people....that's just the way we are! I know I am an emotional person, I get filled with tears at the right times, and even when normal people don't well up, I still do! Like you it's just a part of me, I can't help being emotional! And it's not just tears sadness or joy, it's love, compassion, and many other feelings that I have that I wear on my sleeve! I really loved reading this amazing poem this morning, Great Work!! Jack Ellison April 10, 2013 at 7:41 AM We are birds of a feather my friend! Thanks my good friend!!!