Stick-To-It-Ness

Always been blessed with “stick-to-it-ness” Got it from my dear old dad He once rode a bike three hundred sixty miles Took four days each way, egad! At any age, that's quite an accomplishment But my dad was sixty years old From Montreal to Toronto and back again A feat so gruelling, so bold A wee one of ten back in nineteen forty-six Didn't hit me till many years later The impact of his enormous accomplishment It then seemed a whole lot greater Been telling this proud tale wherever I go Bout inheriting his “stick-to-it-ness” Don't think I can even come close to matching The resolve and dedication he possessed
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Hankins Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 8:18 AM
Your great love and respect for your father shines through here, Jack.
Ellison Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 8:46 AM
It certainly does... I was only ten at the time! So proud, so proud!
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:34 AM
Hey Jack! What are you doing? Poetic licence at its peak. Thank you for your creativity. Much love, Adeniji
Ellison Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 6:38 AM
You make me happy with your comments Adeniji! Many thanks! Cheers Happy Jack!!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:20 AM
Hello Happy Jack, yes you did inheit your father's style. Love, Darlene xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Hello Happy Jack, Yo must be very proud. Love, DARLENE XXXOOOO.
Ellison Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:29 AM
Yes! He was an amazing man! Dedication or what! Love Happy Jack! XOX
Kyser Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:11 AM
About that ride, what I'd hate most: the irritation of that post. Indeed, that is an awesome feat remaining on that awful seat!
Ellison Avatar
August 27, 2022 at 5:27 AM
Yes... a pedal bike it was!!! Perseverance? Oh yes... Montreal to Toronto and back at 60 years old! 4 days (360 miles) one way 3 days back!!! WOWSERS!
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