Jack Ellison Poet Limerick

The Last Page

A distinct disadvantage to not looking one's age
Young'uns don't see any signs of decay
But believe it or not
The body's changes to rot
Young'uns won't get it till they're on the last page


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Kp Nunez April 17, 2015 at 6:51 AM Uh...what page are we looking at then...? But it wil be a long way to go...right Jack? You sure CPAP is fully functioning? HUgs at ya! :) Kim Jack Ellison April 17, 2015 at 7:22 AM Finally getting used to this CPAP contraption! It was a struggle... I look like a damn alien with it on! LOL! Love and hugs, Jack xxx

Laura Breidenthal April 17, 2015 at 12:48 AM A fine limerick with a more serious tone. I like your work because it gives me lots to think about. And others just make me laugh, and its really nice. I know I will always be a fan of your work. I can never stop at one. Always, Laura Jack Ellison April 17, 2015 at 7:04 AM Believe it or not, once in a blue moon! You are the sweetest, my dearest Laura... where have you been??? Love, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman April 16, 2015 at 10:23 AM Now Jack... We just slow down... and our interests change to more inward... Remember... We don't want to scare the young un's(Wink! Wink!).... R.I.G.H.T... Jack Ellison April 16, 2015 at 2:21 PM That's the secret to life... just s-l-o-w d-o-w-n! Hugs, Jack xxx

M. L. Kiser April 16, 2015 at 9:03 AM So true and well said. Jack Ellison April 16, 2015 at 2:18 PM Thank you my friend! Huggs, Jack xxx

Tim Smith April 16, 2015 at 8:35 AM A wisdom limy....fabulous and true Jack Ellison April 16, 2015 at 2:17 PM Strange eh!!! LOL But I'll be okay though! LOL

John Williams April 16, 2015 at 7:01 AM Hello Jack, Another fine limerick to give us all a giggle. Well dong young man.......kind regards------John Jack Ellison April 16, 2015 at 7:03 AM Thanks again for checking out my stuff... very much appreciated my friend! Jack