Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Simplify Simplify

The sole purpose of anything written
Is certainly communication
If the reader is left in a state of confusion
It certainly needs more clarification

Clarity should always be number one
Nothing's more important I find
Getting your point across quickly and simply
Without words from ancient times

What is the purpose of expressing oneself
If only you understand the motivation
Read it back like you're a first time reader
To determine if it needs interpretation

The theme of a story sometimes gets clouded
Wrapped up in our fancy pants lingo
Take a deep breath and simplify, simplify,
And then all of a sudden... it's BINGO!


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Carol Eastman February 25, 2015 at 2:33 PM Dragon and I are big on simplification... That's why our sentences are so short! Isn't it amazing how we have cut those crazy words down! LOL... WOW! -40 to -50 degrees! And we thought we had it bad! At those temperatures Dragon and I wouldn't just feed the squirrels and birdies... We'd be inviting them into the house! Oh... and that cute bunnie... and those dumb moles... and even our crazy neighbor who sawing and hammering outside our bedroom... Jack Ellison February 25, 2015 at 4:51 PM Simple wins every time... that's why simple brain wins! LOL xxxx Carol Eastman February 25, 2015 at 2:34 PM Did I mention he's a sweet young thing... and no girl friend in sight... Honestly... There would be if he'd put down the hammer and go a visiting!. Dragon agrees!

Tim Smith February 25, 2015 at 8:51 AM Simplicity at it's finest...that's how I like it Jack Ellison February 25, 2015 at 8:56 AM It's the only way to go! There's no point without it! Cheers my friend!

Jan Allison February 25, 2015 at 7:51 AM I get put off reading stuff with thee thy o'er etc etc - so much over used I'm afraid - simply my opinion - also hate to have to get a dictionary out for every other word! I am a mere simple person lol Hugs Jan xxx 7 xxx Jack Ellison February 25, 2015 at 8:18 AM "A mere simple person"... we're two of a kind, my dear sister Jan! Love and big hugs, brother Jack xxx

Poesy Relish February 25, 2015 at 7:10 AM Bingo Jacko... nice pen... lov, nad Jack Ellison February 25, 2015 at 7:39 AM Hey sweetie... glad you liked it, Nad! Loving hugs, Jacko xx

Herzel Poshiwa February 25, 2015 at 6:34 AM Bingo indeed...nicely explained Jack Ellison February 25, 2015 at 7:38 AM Thank you my dear Herzel... much appreciated! Huggs, Jack xx