Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Riding the Roost

Some call me prolific
I call me obsessed
Some say I'm a kook
I say I'm blessed

It's all that I think of
Poems from the heart
But silly damn nonsense
Is still my main art

Takes the same effort
To make people laugh
As it does to depress them
To make you gasp

So this here is me
Just little old me
A happy old duffer
Filled with much glee

So next time you're looking
For a morning boost
Check out this old Jester
He'll be riding the roost

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Donna Jones September 21, 2013 at 7:16 PM First place I go when I need a pick me up!!!!! Thanks my friend.... Jack Ellison September 21, 2013 at 7:42 PM You are so so so sweet Donna, dear Donna! Thank you a bunch... love, Jack xoxox

Laura Breidenthal September 18, 2013 at 3:09 AM You'll be sure to find me around reading. Cute one. :) Always, Laura Jack Ellison September 18, 2013 at 6:23 AM Can't believe I woke up to 15 reviews from my dear sweet Laura... I can honestly say this is a first! Yee haw!!! xoxoxox

Kim Merryman September 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM A agree, Jack. It's much better to make people laugh or smile than to bring them down. Keep on being yourself! Love, Kim Jack Ellison September 14, 2013 at 10:24 AM I'm always ME... silly old ME! Sometimes get MUSHY but mainly SILLY! Glad you like my sillies! Love and big hugs, Jack xoxox

Dr.Ram Mehta September 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM Well written with inner thoughts nicely expressed, Jack Jack Ellison September 14, 2013 at 9:36 AM Many thanks my good friend... much appreciated, Dr, Ram!

Carol Eastman September 14, 2013 at 7:24 AM They say I'm a kook, too. But they say that of all genius's. Don't you think? I'm blessed with you guys... Yes, You Too, Dragon! No I won't forget you, Dragon!... How could I? Whenever my mind wanders...There you are getting in trouble, again... I think your name should be Trouble, with a capital T.... No! I'm NOT complaining... You're soo CUTE! And No, that's not an insult... Dragons can to... be cute!.. Sigh! Gotta Run!... Grandapa Troll says he'll meet me down by the lake with my coffee! LOL Jack Ellison September 14, 2013 at 7:32 AM Your my daily giggle my dear Miss Carol... kook? You and I are at the top of the giggle meter! Big big hugs, xoxoxoxxox

Russell Sivey September 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM I always enjoy reading your poetry every day, especially your humorous ones! They do cheer me up even if I feel really down! I can rely on you to bring a cheerful poem to bring me back up! And this write it no different, it has the awesome feel to it, a happy feel that I love to experience! What an excellent piece my friend, I love this verse, Great Work!! Jack Ellison September 14, 2013 at 6:48 AM "Happy" is what it's all about, my good friend! Have a super great weekend! Cheers, Jack