Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Rubbing Bums With Some Famous People

The days just seem to be whizzing by
In a month I'll be seventy-eight
Seems like just a few years have passed
Since going on my very first date

Exciting days of discovering new things
The world was shiny and new
A little bit scary but an absolute blast
Disappointments I've had just a few

All in all it's been a fabulous journey
Stopping at many great ports
Wouldn't change a thing even if I could
But the journey was way too short

Maybe I'll return as a piece of sculpture
Observing your every move
Perhaps a treasured Stradivarius violin
Serenading visitors at the Louvre

Even come back as a well worn seat
In a popular Hollywood restaurant
Rubbing bums with some famous people
What more could a simple guy want

The days just seem to be whizzing by
In a month I'll be seventy-eight


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Toquyen Harrell July 3, 2013 at 10:23 PM Great for you, Jack. Cheers! You are aging gracefully. That's the main thing. Enjoy it. Know you are :)

Audrey Haick July 3, 2013 at 9:31 PM : ) Love your poem, Jack! I'm not surprised by the "full" life you've lived, my friend..with your faith and attitude, your gentle spirit and humor, it's no wonder! People like you never grow old! Blessings and best wishes for many more years!! Love, x Annalise

Russell Sivey July 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM I am so very impressed with this masterpiece you have written here my friend! You have delighted me to no end by the incredible nature of this remarkable poem! Seventy-Eight, is that all, your still young my friend (and no I'm not nearly that old, though at times I feel like I am)! I loved reading this amazing piece this evening, Great Work!!

Barbara Gorelick July 3, 2013 at 2:48 PM Happy day my friend...I often think of "returning"...perhaps we could return as a couple old birds in a zoo..watching the human race and laughing out heads off...enjoyed you poem. BG

Nette Onclaud July 3, 2013 at 11:43 AM well, you sure sound so young and vibrant; this wonderful piece is full of good energy, jack... me likey!.:) huggs and have a great natal day soon..

Carol Eastman July 3, 2013 at 9:58 AM Time sure does fly... I'll be 61 in October... Though my body feels a wee bit older than that... With my kids at home for the summer... I still feel the adventure of it all... They're doing some crazy things... Joey's girlfriend got fired from her first job. Accidently spilled a pitcher of beer on a customer... 2 days in a row... Wish I could have seen that one! Would have laughed my behind off... Yes, it really happened. But she found a new job the next day... Can we say, sweet young thing. LOL Carol Eastman July 3, 2013 at 9:59 AM With their other crazy stuff... I feel a poem coming on...

Susan Burd July 3, 2013 at 9:42 AM Jacko- Can we rub elbows together so I can have your wit and energy? Haven't been on in a while. Thanks for cheering me up!

Lucilla Carrillo July 3, 2013 at 7:34 AM Hi Jack; This is a very good way of describing what your life has been. I am glad that you have had a good life. we all have our ups and downs, but I do believe that we have more good things than bad. Thanks for sharing and I hope you celebrate your B.D. in a big way...... Lucilla