Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

The Happiness Tree

Cloudy days are a real test
They can drag our spirits down
But I'm usually up for the challenge
In my role as the village clown

My goal is to bring a great big smile
To a bunch of faces each day
What better way to spend my energy
Than to chase all the blues away

If we could all get with the program
What a happy place this could be
Instead of a bunch of sour pusses
We would climb the happiness tree

Not saying I have all the answers
We've got lots of problems on earth
Hope we're headed in the right direction
Let's celebrate the world's rebirth

Cloudy days are a real test
They can drag our spirits down
But this guy won't let the blues inside
You won't catch me wearing a frown

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Carol Eastman September 12, 2014 at 12:11 PM My Pa said I fell of the Turnip Truck and bounced... on down the road. But They say I gave a blessing for every bounce, or so they told. It's said you can't keep a good gal down as I learned to bounce higher, along my way. I even tickled the birdies feet as I learned to soar that day. Apparently, bouncing became a fad as I met my neighbors high, up there. I would have bounced forever, if Grandpa Troll hadn't picked me from the air. Now I ride up above the clouds spreading laughter where we go. Jack Ellison September 12, 2014 at 8:41 PM Keep on a-bouncing sweet lady!!! Keep Tickling those birdies feet! LOL XOXOX

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty September 11, 2014 at 8:05 AM Let's celebrate the world's rebirth. One of the finest poems I have ever read.A comedian is the most competent doctor who can chase off our blues. I have firsthand experience. So you are right. Clowns are noble. They nurse our frayed soul. A good message for modern day world. Kudos to village clown. Love Jack Jack Ellison September 12, 2014 at 7:52 AM Wow!!! Quite an amazing compliment you paid me!!! In my humble opinion, it was a bit overstated but I accept it gracefully nonetheless! Thank you very much my friend! Jack