Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Russian Roulette

Us humans think we're so damn smart
And totally in control of things
Then a meteorite screams down from outer space
We're just puppets on a string

We certainly aren't the ones writing the script
In a flash we could all disappear
And become extinct like the dinosaurs did
Forever our greatest fear

So make sure you tell your dear little sweetie
That you love her a bunch every day
Life is like a game of Russian Roulette
Could end like a Ibsen play

Meteorites, asteroids, or volcanic eruptions
Any one could end our P-Soup
Happily it won't matter if our bills aren't paid
No one left to give a poop!


© Jack Ellison

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February 26, 2013 at 7:34 AM Great poem. Used it for an poetry anthology for school. lot of truth to it. luckily, we have beautiful science to help protect us. The much bigger threat is eachother. I may not have a god to pray to, but I have faith we will find a way to make it when the time comes. Jack Ellison February 26, 2013 at 12:02 PM Thank you my good friend... you honour me! Man has always found a way in the past and I truly believe he will continue! Your kind comments are much appreciated! Cheers!

Lucilla Carrillo February 21, 2013 at 9:45 PM This is good Jack; Anything can happen at anytime. I just hope it happens quick. Have a good night. Lucilla Jack Ellison February 22, 2013 at 4:01 AM Guess we won't know what hit us... that's the way I wanna go! LOL Hugs, Jack xox

Toquyen Harrell February 21, 2013 at 5:46 PM Lol, I guess anything from outer space can hit us. We have so much junk up there. But we go when God says we go, Jack. Have no doubt about that. Great write :) Jack Ellison February 21, 2013 at 6:40 PM Oh well, I'll enjoy it while it lasts! LOL At least I've had the chance to meet a bunch of sweet people here on P-Soup... hugs, Jack xox

Richard Lamoureux February 21, 2013 at 5:35 PM Now you have me all nervous Jack. Hopefully a friendly UFO will pick me up before the giant Astroid hits. Either way no more bills, horray! Jack Ellison February 21, 2013 at 6:37 PM I've been in contact with some UFO guys and they promised I would be saved along with my sweet li'l cleaning gal with the cute bum! Sorry Rick! LOL

Demetrios Trifiatis February 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM Another one! How true , How true! We just snowflakes melting at the first glance of the sun's rays! wONDERFUL! Jack Ellison February 21, 2013 at 6:27 PM Thank you my good friend! We are just a speck of dust in the overall scheme of things. Thanks once more Mr. Trifiatis!

Carol Eastman February 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM My Trolls say not to worry...They're with me and they know I'd never have any such luck... It's my destiny to stay around... LOL... That is luck... isn't it?... I think... Jack Ellison February 21, 2013 at 9:34 AM How many Trolls do you have? Do think multiply quickly like... say rabbits! LOL I await your reply! Hugs, Jackeroonie xox