Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

The True North Strong and Free

With glowing hearts we see thee rise
The true north strong and frigid
Have heard our anthem for many long years
Prefer somewhere where water is liquid

Guess this heart's not really that loyal
This winter has done it's job
Canada's a wonderful country BUT
That's no way to treat this old bod

Those Florida natives are all so lucky
Except for occasional hurricanes
Basking in a hundred and ten degree temps
Sure wouldn't hear me complain

Maybe I would, it's second nature for us humans
To complain about this and that
We're never satisfied no matter what's the deal
But love to go outside without a hat!

© Jack Ellison 2014

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Robert Pettit March 20, 2014 at 2:03 AM Send some folks in Florida a few gallons of maple syrup, and they will gladly send you a few sacks of oranges and grapefruit. Good write Jack. Jack Ellison March 20, 2014 at 6:47 AM HA HA! Fair exchange??? Rather have their 80 degree temps! Thank you my friend!

Paul Callus March 19, 2014 at 3:16 PM I sure don't envy you your weather! Today over here we basked in warm (nearly hot) sunshine and some people were brave enough to go swimming, and it's not the end of March yet :) // paul Jack Ellison March 19, 2014 at 3:59 PM Vacationed in Florida most times twice a year for about 20 years! Due again this year! This winter up here has been extremely ugly! You is one lucky dude, my friend!!!

Carol Eastman March 19, 2014 at 9:03 AM You and me both! Dragon thinks his knitted Cap is rather fetching! He wants to give this favorite blinged out model to the Smithsonian when he's officially declared a Super Hero!... Grandpa Troll heard him say that... He started laughing and hasn't stopped, yet! It's been more than 2 hours. We called the Rapid Response Turtle Team to bring in the hose! Think Grandpa Troll is stuck in OverDrive Laughter! Happens to Trolls, at times. Usually a bucket of water works, But it's hose time, for him! Jack Ellison March 19, 2014 at 10:16 AM Methinks you're around Cathie's age (she just turned 65 last week)! You guys are still young chickies!!! Big loving hugs, Jacko XOXOX