Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Straight From the Hip

You've all heard the expression

“He shoots straight from the hip!”

The official dictionary translation...

“To speak directly or frankly”

Actually I would hope this applies to yours truly

No jazzing, no messing around, no hidden agendas

What you see is what you get

There's too much razzmatazz these days

It time to say what you mean and mean what you say

Be responsible for your actions and words

It will lead to a better understanding

Where we're all coming from

The world needs more openness to advance

Into the unknowns of the 21st century

Straight from the hip!



Inspired by my friend Judy Konos


© Jack Ellison 2014

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Dan Helppi October 30, 2014 at 9:50 PM Jack, I love the sentiment of be honest. I try and my actions and spoken words comply, but my writer guy, ah he is a slippery tricker treater sometimes. And sometimes not! Jack Ellison October 31, 2014 at 8:06 AM LOL Very appropriate for Halloween! Thanks for dropping by, Dan!

Richard Lamoureux October 30, 2014 at 7:52 PM I like your Dr. Suess story Jack. You are indeed a straight shooter and that probably accounts for your popularity. Jack Ellison October 30, 2014 at 8:04 PM Well thank you Mr. West Coast Man! Much appreciated my friend! Like I said to JT, mentioning my name in the same sentence as Theodor Seuss Geisel is truly an honour! Mucho thanks my friend!

Honestly J.T. October 30, 2014 at 12:43 PM You have a 21st Century Dr. Seuss style about this poem. I like it. -JT Jack Ellison October 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM Hey JT. I am honoured you would mention me in the same breath as Dr. Suess! Always been a fan of this genius! In fact, as a former graphic artist, I once made a line sketch of him and mailed it to him reqesting his signature! Also sent him a copy for him to keep! HE COMPLIED!!! Cheers!

Carol Eastman October 30, 2014 at 11:30 AM Ahhh... We see things thru our own perspective... No one sees the same thing as another... even if they are looking at the same thing. I learned that long ago. Our open-ness and frankness may not always be understood... But we hope it is... So does Dragon... and he's notorious for seeing things in his own special way... That's why he's always in trouble... LOL Jack Ellison October 30, 2014 at 11:32 AM Does your Mr. Dragon ever read any of my poems... just curious! XXX

Casarah Nance October 30, 2014 at 8:45 AM Great advice and motto's. Shoot from the hip, honesty in the end does win out. Jack Ellison October 30, 2014 at 9:19 AM Dear Casarah, love hearing from you! I "honestly" appreciate your kind reply! Loving hugs XXX

Toquyen Harrell October 30, 2014 at 8:19 AM It's better jumping in the tub than getting out of it. It's better saying it than not saying it, mad than sad... I can go on. Truths never hurt :) Jack Ellison October 30, 2014 at 9:16 AM YUP! The truth never hurts... well sometimes! LOL XXX