Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Smile Damn It, Smile

Don't look now but I think our long awaited spring

Has finally decided to honour us with her presence

YUP! The earth is yawning and waking up

From a very long winter's nap

She's still a bit groggy but the signs are there

Snow is all gone, temps are rising

The birdies are singing their happy refrains

Us humans seem to have an extra skip in our step

It's the sweetest time of the year hands down

Our outlook has become sunny once again

After another tough Canadian winter

But hey! That's all behind us now

Let's all sing happy songs and smile

Damn it... SMILE!



© Jack Ellison 2015

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Carol Eastman April 30, 2015 at 10:45 AM Our trees here are blooming and leaved out. Grandpa Troll has already found his favorite outside spot under his favorite tree for his daily naps... Dragon has joined him... Jack Ellison April 30, 2015 at 11:05 AM FINALLY! Thought it would never get here! xxx

Tim Ryerson April 29, 2015 at 2:39 AM I'm smiling, I'm smiling okay?? (Geez) Line #3 is my favorite among many...Spring doesn't last long down here in South Louisianne but we DO have 4 seasons: Hot, hotter and DAMN this heat! (with a few cold snaps thrown in) Jack Ellison April 29, 2015 at 6:54 AM LOL! Visited there a while back... know exactly what you mean! Thanks for your visit my friend! Cheers, Jack

Laura Breidenthal April 28, 2015 at 10:06 PM Wonderful verse Jack! Heartwarming and cheery! Always needed!! <3 Laura Jack Ellison April 29, 2015 at 6:52 AM See your name makes me cheery!!! Love and hugs, Jack xxx

Laura Leiser April 28, 2015 at 9:43 PM You can take some of our sun here in California, and give us some winter...which we entirely skipped out here, but are in desperate need of water! Fun poem :) Jack Ellison April 29, 2015 at 6:50 AM Hello dear Laura! Everyone envies you guys in California!!! Just a note: I live in southern Ontario which they say is on the same parallel as northern California!!! Hugs, Jack xxx

Carrie Richards April 28, 2015 at 7:47 PM How can we not smile after reading this happy poem !! Today in my neck of the woods, we even got a taste of summer! Doors and windows are open, and quite a warm afternoon it was !! Happy Spring!! Jack Ellison April 28, 2015 at 8:03 PM We're getting there too... FINALLY! Thanks for your kind words and sweet smile... hugs, Jack xxx

Rochelle Harris April 28, 2015 at 5:28 PM Hi Jack, It's already hot and sunny here--- except on the rainy days - then it's hot and muggy (: either way we're smiling!! ...walkin' on sunshine...Rochelle Jack Ellison April 28, 2015 at 5:44 PM Hi Rochelle, we're slowly getting there too here in Toronto! Where are you... the sunny south I presume??? Hugs, Jack xxx

Tim Smith April 28, 2015 at 5:23 PM I already have my tan going Jack after two weeks of baseball. smiles Jack Ellison April 28, 2015 at 5:26 PM When I was a youngster, I was obsessed with baseball! It wasn't as organized as it is today but I lived for it! Glad to see you smiling!!!

Jan Allison April 28, 2015 at 5:04 PM am smiling jack - love this time of year - i got to bed at night and wake in the morning ... it is good to be alive!:-) Hugs Jan xx Jack Ellison April 28, 2015 at 5:12 PM But don't walk down the street smiling to yourself... people will wonder!!! LOL Hugs, Jacko xxx