Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Sad and Happy

Usually feeling very upbeat and happy
But even clowns have their days
Probably brought on by the Christmas season
For those old days we pine away

Nostalgically recalling how it used to be
A young family just starting out
Sadly those happy days are gone forever
Acknowledging what life's all about

Really do wish I could live forever
How sad to have to say goodbye
To all our friend and the happy memories
Remembering, it's hard not to cry

So very sorry, didn't mean this to be sad
The holiday season can do this to me
As I remember all those great Christmas' Past
With good friends and dear family

  

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Ilene Bauer December 19, 2013 at 11:10 AM the holidays often do that to people. you're not alone in this, by any means. you've expressed it well... Jack Ellison December 19, 2013 at 1:34 PM Thank you my dear Ilene... Merry Christmas to you and family... Big warm hugs, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman December 19, 2013 at 7:35 AM My Dad's in the hospital to unclog his arteries today... We need to never stop seeing the great things around us, as we dwell on the past. Remember, you are making someone else's memories NOW! They can be just as beautiful as your old memories... If you can't find things to do... go read Christmas stories... like 'The night before Christmas' in a childrens' hospital. That reminds us what blessings we do have. When we cross we'll have old times and family! Don't waste what you have here... now. Carol Eastman December 19, 2013 at 3:11 PM True Jack Ellison December 19, 2013 at 8:53 AM If we didn't have some sad times, we wouldn't know what good times were! See! The old philosopher at work here! LOL XOXOXOXOX

Russell Sivey December 19, 2013 at 6:59 AM I know exactly what you mean my friend! I sometimes get into that funk whenever I think of old friends and lost friends and family that have deceased, it saddens me! I really enjoyed reading this illustrious poem this morning! What a tremendous piece my friend, such a glorious remembrance of the past, Great Work!! Jack Ellison December 19, 2013 at 7:01 AM YUP! Like I said, "Sad and Happy"! Oh well, it's still been a fantastic ride!!! Cheers my good friend!