The Man That I Am

In case you're wondering what's in my heart It's LOVE my friends, pure and simple LOVE Now that I've reached this advanced age I look back and realize love is all I've ever wanted Didn't ALWAYS feel that special thing I was looking for But who ever does... it's a figment of the mind Everyone's definition of love is unique and personal But the basic underlying theme is the same Most times it doesn't need to be said It's a feeling of happiness and indescribable joy Like no other we have ever experienced I have loved more than once, most of us do In my years on this wonderful planet Some I would call flirtations, some ran much deeper Some were within my reach... some were unattainable I would not trade any of those experiences For a pot of gold... they were worth much much more Now that I look back and reminisce I am thankful for all my happy experiences through life Because they have made me the man that I am!

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Date: 10/27/2022 7:58:00 AM
And what a man that is Jack! Wow...you let it all out in this one. Love is it! Love you with many big hugs! Linda
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/27/2022 8:41:00 AM
Ah Linda my love! Where have you been!? LOL I'm in for the hugs thing! XOX
Date: 10/24/2022 8:42:00 PM
As the Beatles sang, "All you need is Love!" They were right, eh?! ~ Liverpool took us to school there...
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/25/2022 5:23:00 AM
Aw les Beatles! They were pretty amazing eh! Good morning GW
Date: 10/24/2022 1:03:00 PM
...wowza man...how to comment???...well here goes...(your words)...'my age wanted mind love experienced more years on this planet (pot of gold) - my happy experiences'......age happens quick...... stans sand
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2022 3:30:00 PM
"age happens quick" you better believe it my friend!!! Sure poured it all out here eh! Thanks for good words!
Date: 10/24/2022 7:52:00 AM
Your writing so accurately reflects your devotion to that love which has characterized your life, Jack. We love you, too.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2022 8:00:00 AM
I would like to think so! Your words are much appreciated Milton! Thank you!
Date: 10/24/2022 5:42:00 AM
Mr Happy Jack you fooled me ! .... I am not a fan of free verse and usually I flip right by it, but I so loved this poem of yours, I was more than half way through it before I realized that it did not rhyme. It flows quite perfectly with words so true, its a credit to you.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2022 6:28:00 AM
Soooo sweet!!!!!!!!
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Date: 10/24/2022 6:23:00 AM
Never !!!!!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/24/2022 6:11:00 AM
Like you I am not usually a fan of poetry that doesn't rhyme but recently I have experimented! I promise to keep them at a minimum! Wouldn't want to lose you as a friend :( :( :(
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