Started Out Life As a Child

Started out life as a child Cuter than the average bear if I do say so myself Grew up in a small town across the river from Montreal My teenage years weren't all that happy Had an inferiority complex for some strange reason Started working in a bank right out of high school But knew I wasn't cut out to be a banker Met an old schoolmate one afternoon Told me he was working as an apprentice in an art studio And that surely sparked my interest Always enjoyed doodling in my spare time To make a long story short, I took the Famous Artists Course A correspondence course through the mail Two or three lessons into it Along came the opportunity to be hired as an apprentice In the art studio of a large engraving company I jumped at the opportunity and the rest is history My career as a graphic designer was launched The more successful I became The more my inferiority complex gradually disappeared My success gave me the much needed self confidence One that has successfully guided me through life There you have it... my story, such as it is Not the most inspiring but at least it was uniquely mine I am no longer that insecure soul from many years ago Which perhaps you've noticed!!!
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Volumes Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 2:15 PM
great poem Jack You are a great story teller. Loved it Best wishes
Ellison Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 2:57 PM
Now you know my whole life's tale! Love you my Aussie sweetie! XOX
Babbit Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 10:33 PM
and in the end, we all become children once again, loved your story.
Ellison Avatar
April 30, 2023 at 3:36 AM
So it is... I'm almost there lol! Thanks for the good words my friend!!!
Blown Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 3:08 PM
...cofcof....hey oldt man....yer...write-fully creative......stan : )
Ellison Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 3:51 PM
cofcof... I'm a creative dude! 50 years!
Blown Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 3:46 PM
...coldt!?.....t'was my....'gettin oldt' echo....stan
Ellison Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 3:32 PM
BTW do you have a cold? Yup, a creative dude! Cheers, Jack!
Cunningham Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 12:38 PM
An interesting life you've lead Jack, hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Ellison Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 3:30 PM
An interesting life for sure... don't get me started! LOL Cheers, Thomas
Turner Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 6:25 AM
Nice to meet you Jack:) I don't know, you seem a little withdrawn to me. LOL Thanks for the little peek. Have a super weekend. Raining here for a week:(
Ellison Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Very pleased to meet you Dan! Now you know my life story my man! Have a great day!
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