Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

The Softer Side of Jack

Everyone really knows me
As always being loopy and light
Though sometimes I can be serious
Silly usually wins the fight

It's really just quite recently
Good time Charlie is king
I used to get extremely emotional
At the slightest little thing

Which one would I rather be?
A small wee bit of both
The romantic side is warming
But I like my happy side most

Perhaps it's just a cover up
So my feelings don't get hurt
Joking and making fun of things
As life throws out its dirt

How many people can really say
They're happy in their skin?
I hereby make it known to all
I'm the happiest I've ever been


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Cecilia Macfarlane May 6, 2013 at 2:59 PM I really like all the sides you have shown to us all on the soup....you always put a big smile on my face Jack with your awesome writes! Hugs Jack Ellison May 6, 2013 at 3:45 PM I can't thank you enough my dear sweet friend! You have made me smile... love and super big hugs, Jack xoxoxox

Timothy Hicks April 28, 2013 at 12:08 AM In all honesty it doesn't matter much to me whether you write silly or serious. I feel like I know the person behind the words... and that person has a big smile on his face 95% of the time. Speaking of life throwing dirt at you, I'm reminded of when my brother's best friend had his hand cut off in a freak accident. He was making jokes about it, but I don't think they were "all in good humor"... denial is a harsh thing... but what is there better to do, in that moment, than to laugh it off? Jack Ellison April 28, 2013 at 1:12 PM Your right me man, poetry does expose the real person inside! I'm basically a happy dude! Thank you for dropping by again! Jack

Eileen Manassian April 27, 2013 at 12:03 PM So happy you're happy Jack! :) Yes...I get the part about wanting to be safe. Humor does give a great way to ensure that....but, it is nice to see the softer side as well! :) Hugs! Jack Ellison April 28, 2013 at 1:07 PM See I do have another side contrary to popular belief! Surprise! LOL Hugs and much love, Jack xoxox

Carol Eastman April 27, 2013 at 10:54 AM HAPPY DANCE time! My dragon taught me this cool Happy Dance thingie... He taught the Trolls, too... just before I gave them their first boat ride... Silly Dragon... They sunk my boat! PSSST I think the dragon was getting even because the Trolls got the first ride... Bummer... But he stomped off when I told him there would now be no more boat rides... till it's UNSUNK and fixed... He had the audacity to tell me to call the witch... Yeah right! She'd laugh me out of house and home... for a week... Jack Ellison April 28, 2013 at 1:04 PM You and me both my dear Carol! The world needs more people like us guys eh! xoxox Carol Eastman April 27, 2013 at 10:59 AM I tend to make everybody happy... What can I say... it's a gift... PS... I'll send the dragon over to teach you his Happy Dance... Remember to keep Smiling!