Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

The Name of the Game Is Change

The more things seem to be changing
The more they stay the same
We must adapt and go with the flow
Because change is the name of the game

We struggle to keep our heads above water
There are times it's a losing battle
We get caught up in just making ends meet
Sometimes we're like a herd of cattle

However when we reach our senior years
When pressures seem less intense
It's nice to sit back and reflect on life
And remember each happy event

It's then we realize what life's all about
Not about the number of possessions
It's being happy and content in your skin
And using time left with discretion


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Ebrahim Sharifat March 20, 2013 at 7:06 AM wise and solemn. nice work :) Jack Ellison March 21, 2013 at 7:57 AM A great big thank you, Ebrahim! Your comments are much appreciated, my friend!

Donna Jones March 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM Amen..... Jack Ellison March 19, 2013 at 2:06 PM Thank you dear Donna! Hope you're having a great day! Big huggeroonies, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman March 19, 2013 at 8:58 AM They woke me up at 52... and I haven't stopped running since... It's been kinda like jumping from stone to stone in a creek. Fun but occasionally slippery... But a good swim never hurts any one. Last one in is a poopy pants... Trolls wanta come too... so be careful... They're a bit clutsy and might get in the way... or splash all the water out... LOL... Better hurry before they get here! Yee Haw.... Carol Eastman March 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM Got that one from you... You seem to be rubbing off on me. Jack Ellison March 19, 2013 at 2:05 PM "Last one in is a poopy pants"!!! Now you're talking my language! LOL Big big hugs my dear Carol friend xoxox

Russell Sivey March 19, 2013 at 6:44 AM I just hope that when I'm in my elder years that I can reflect back on my life and be pleased at what I see! I'm sure that since I'm happy now, that I will be happy at what I will be viewing then! I'm hoping that you are viewing a great past life, and have things that make you happy that have happened then! I'm sure you are able to smile with a lot of your past, and your non possessions that you have, those internal joys that you have acquired! This is a superior poem, I loved everything! Great! Jack Ellison March 19, 2013 at 6:49 AM Oops the gremlins are at it again! LOL Once happy, always happy... that's how I see it! In certain situations you can actually CHOSE to be happy in the face of adversity! It definitely can be a CHOICE! Thanks my friend as always! Jack Ellison March 19, 2013 at 6:44 AM Thanks for dropping by Rick! Your kind words are much appreciated!