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Still Doing the Jive

Was born back in nineteen-thirty-five That's nineteen, not eighteen or I wouldn't be alive I'd surely be long dead Didn't want you to be misled Through a Depression and a World War, still doing the jive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Roper Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 9:08 PM
you are still looking good and going strong through trials and tribulations.. nicely done
Ellison Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 9:51 PM
THANK YOU, Miss Eve!!! Very much appreciated! Hope you have a good week ahead! Love, Happy Jack XOX
Cunningham Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 2:46 PM
You've been through it all Jack, and still rocking.
Ellison Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 3:39 PM
Still rockin' OOOOEEE! Hang in there Mr.Tom!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:21 AM
Dance on! I'm dancing too, my sweet baboo. Mo hugs! xomo
Ellison Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 8:47 AM
You seem to be clicking along this morning my sweet! Keep on a-dancing!!! Happy day from Happy Baboo XOX
Mcintosh Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:19 AM
Another great limerick. Bless you, Gina
Ellison Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:35 AM
You are oh so kind Miss Gina! Thanks a big bunch... love, Happy Jack XOX
Michael Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 6:58 AM
It's the " jive" that kept you alive...and Glory be...Jack Ellison forever since 1935
Ellison Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:13 AM
"Jive" now that brought a tear to my eye! Wasn't a good "jiver" but I tried!!! Still alive... "Must've been from good stock"!!! Think I'll have that inscribed on my tombstone!!! LOL
Mcgee Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 6:53 AM
And writing some might fine limerick too, Jack.
Ellison Avatar
October 13, 2019 at 7:07 AM
Mighty fine words Miss Jeanne!!! Very much appreciated my love... Happy Jack XOX
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