The Inspiration Store

I'm looking for some inspiration
Can you direct me to the Inspiration Store?
Heard they've got some real good bargains
Great ideas never used before!

I don't often need to avail myself
Of this vital and humanitarian service
Been quite prolific in the last few years
But now I'm feeling a wee bit nervous!

It's five minutes before the midnight bell
I've come up dry all the day long
Utter panic has grabbed hold of my brain
Thinking suicide would be wrong!

There's other things besides poetry I'm told
On this great big old happy balloon
But none so addictive as rhyming and rhythm
It turns sane people into silly buffoons!

The Inspiration Store has saved many people
From utter and overwhelming despair
So I guess I'll do a search on Google Maps
Before I totally lose all my hair!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 4:05 AM
Ah, yes, I remember this one! Love it! I am glad you are reposting some of your older work for others to enjoy! :) Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
July 22, 2015 at 6:52 AM
Posting them has filled a gap until the old brain starts working again! LOL Love you my dearest Laura!!! xxx
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 11:02 AM
I think you live in the inspiration store Jack I love your stuff. I want to say that although its my birthday next week I would like to clear up I am not 77, my sons will tell you I am 23 but the eldest is getting confused as he is 25 in Jan so I must put my age up a bit. Keep on writing and amusing us all. and search out your soup mail xx
Ellison Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Found a home... love it here! Sure a bunch of sweet people I've had the pleasure of meeting in just my short stay! Love and bib big hugs, Jack xxxxxx
Andresen Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 10:11 AM
Jack, I do not know your address...the inspiration is in your hands...you are never empty...well done like always !!!! - oxox // huggs Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 10:19 AM
You are one of my most loyal friends, my dear Anne Lise! Love ya! Big huggeroonies, Jack xxxxxx
Merryman Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 8:44 AM
Jack, if you find an Inspiration Store, let me know where it is. The last couple of days I've been coming up blank. Enjoyed your poem. Love, Kim
Ellison Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Wouldn't that be nice eh!!! LOL I surely will let you know if I find one... love and hugs, Jack xxxxx
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