Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

The Bad Finger

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Trying to express what we say
Sometimes words are just not enough
We surely need some other way

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Couldn't show our utter disgust
About this and that about ying and yang
About which politician not to trust

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Frustration would rear its head
Valium would surely be the drug of choice
So we use the bad finger instead

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
No words are clearer than this
Talk to the hand 'cause the face ain't listening
A sign you surely can't miss

If we didn't have hands we'd all be mute
Need to just take a very deep breath
There's nothing that's really that important
Sometimes lose it myself, must confess

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Cecilia Macfarlane August 21, 2013 at 8:53 AM LOL.....the bad finger does communicate more effectively than the words ever could. Maybe I should give it a try, since I have never and make my point, for they don't seem to hear my words. Ha. ha Great write Jack! Hugs Jack Ellison August 21, 2013 at 10:48 AM Sure give it a try and let me know how that works out! LOL Coming from a lady, it should have even more impact! LOL Thanks again for dropping by my dear Cecilla! Huggs, Jack xoxox

Mustapha Mohammed August 19, 2013 at 6:19 AM Your anology here is great my friend and your flow is always world class. Jack Ellison August 19, 2013 at 9:39 AM WOW Thanks for this encouragement, my good friend! Have a great day!

M. Shahid H. Chouhdry August 18, 2013 at 10:51 AM Sir ,being a pakistani poet, I am very much glad to see your flow of verse in resplendant shape.Very well written. Jack Ellison August 18, 2013 at 1:39 PM A very big thank you my good friend! Cheers1

Eileen Manassian August 17, 2013 at 9:22 AM Naughty, Kenny! You haven't really given anyone the finger, have you???? The man who wrote the Kindness poem? It's Ok if you have...I forgive you! ;) Yes...verbal communication is so important! HUGS JACK! Jack Ellison August 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM I confess... yes I actually have! LOL Do you still love me Teach? I will be devastated if you say no! Big big warm and tender hugs, Jacko xoxox

Carol Eastman August 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM You should see how Dragon expresses himself. It's rather Hot! and I do mean HOT!... LOL... PS. Don't tell Dragon but I've replaced the roses with fake ones and sealed them in plastic. All I need do is hose thm off... I'm way ahead of that silly Dragon, and I do mean SILLY! Oh Oh! Is he behind me again? I've GOT to put a BELL on him!... Sigh!... Gotta run... and haven't had my morning coffee yet... Hey! He just flamed my ROSES... This means WAR! Silly Dragon! I'm getting the HOSE!... HA! ...LOL Jack Ellison August 17, 2013 at 5:16 PM HEY! Go get your morning Kick-A-Poo-Joy-Juice! That Dragon is sure a silly one... big big hugs xoxox Carol Eastman August 17, 2013 at 8:41 AM Lake here we come!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 17, 2013 at 7:06 AM - Agree with you ..... ...take a deep breath...- well written - Have a great weekend! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Jack Ellison August 17, 2013 at 5:13 PM Thanks Anne Lise. Can I let out my breath now? LOL Hugs and warm thoughts, Jack xox

Russell Sivey August 17, 2013 at 6:55 AM LOL, the bad finger, oh yes, in flaring anger that finger seems to have a life of its own! Have you ever done that while driving? That seems to be the most popular place for it to be shown! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this evening! What a lovely piece my friend! Great Work!! Jack Ellison August 17, 2013 at 5:12 PM I'm pretty sure EVERYONE has done that at least once while driving! LOL Cheers!