Slow and Steady Wins the Race

There is no greater feeling than to be alive and free Spending our lives on God's green earth Reveling in the warmth of yet another sun filled day The rainy days are sent to us only to remind us How much we appreciate dear old Mr. Sol It's what keeps us alive in anticipation of his return The sun is the source of everything we have here on Earth We revel in it's ray but also cover up When we get too much of a good thing It can be extremely harmful Which also applies to us here on earth Everything in moderation should be our motto It's evident every where we wander The trick is not to go overboard When you discover something exhilarating Just remember, “slow and steady wins the race!” That shouldn't stop us from enjoying life We just need to step back every once in a while Take stock and appreciate everything we have... NOT what we don't have! This may sound like a lecture from this old geezer But there's one thing I do have... That's a lifetime of experience © Jack Ellison 2014

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Date: 10/31/2014 9:27:00 AM
I've read all your poems to Dragon. He loves them... I wish the young would listen to our life time of experience. And it'll take a miracle for the young take any-thing in moderation. Take Dragon, for example. I told him he could wish upon a falling star. So he wanted to wish upon the sun every time it has gone down! He also wanted all the past wishes for when ever the sun has EVER gone down... He wouldn't listen so I wished that he didn't remember the wish fiasco. We'll try again next year. LOL
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/31/2014 9:58:00 AM
Sage advice from an OLD guy eh! Us guys have been down many roads and have survived with a happy heart! Big huggs! XXX
Date: 10/31/2014 9:06:00 AM
Oh Kenny...there is so much wisdom in this write. I will take it to heart. Love your avatar...I've been hiding lately....new name...but you know who I am, Kenny. hugs
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Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/31/2014 9:19:00 AM
I'm hiding for my heart, Kenny. I'm not well. But I wanted you to know...I'm here, sweetie. Hugs
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/31/2014 9:17:00 AM
You can't fool this old duffer, Eileen!!! Why are you incognito... are you hiding from the law! LOL Love as always Miss Boop! XXX
Date: 10/31/2014 8:28:00 AM
Always appreciate your wisdom Jack. Don't you think we lose a lot of potential learning by putting the folks up in old age homes? I think elders have much to teach, especially to children. Too bad they couldn't live with the young family instead of the old home.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/31/2014 8:34:00 AM
Right on, my friend! My body is 79 but my mind is way back there sharp as ever... uh, sometimes I forget to wear my jockeys though! Hope I pass on to the great unknown before I need someone to feed me!
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