The World Is My Oyster

The world is my oyster I've heard it said Not a fan of oysters how about chocolate instead Or delicious french fries smothered in ketchup For an omelette with home fries, early I'd get up Do you feel a theme running through my words Not addicted to the yummies, that's totally absurd Granted they sometimes take over my thoughts But so does kissing really like that a lot Or even just sitting and gazing at the moon With the love of my life, making me swoon Guess what I'm saying is enjoy what you have Some don't have anything makes me feel sad How fortunate to know we're safe in our homes Some don't know if their homes they still own The bottom line is give thanks every day Hopefully that will keep your troubles at bay © Jack Ellison 2013

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Date: 10/20/2013 8:53:00 AM
Very nicely said and written, you did however make me kinda hungry .(smile)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/20/2013 9:12:00 AM
Sorry... go have some breakfast... ooops where are you, is it still breakfast time? LOL xox
Date: 10/17/2013 6:47:00 PM
Yes yes yes....love it......
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Donna Jones
Date: 10/18/2013 8:14:00 AM
That's scary.....I know his IQ is 100 times higher than mine...lol....:-)
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/17/2013 7:05:00 PM
Starting to sound like Demetrios eh but without the PhD! LOL You are so sweet! Love and big hugs xoxox
Date: 10/16/2013 11:09:00 AM
I'm one of the fortunate ones around here. Got to keep my home. Around me a 1/3 to a 1/2 of the homes were lost when people lost their jobs... It's simmered down at the moment... 8 homes were forclosed on at a time in a 2 block radius This kept up for about 2 years... It would have happened to me when I lost my job after 30 years but I got on disability instead... There were 2000 people lined up for 1 job for a while... That's better too. The middle class is almost gone here. Always be Thankful.
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/16/2013 12:33:00 PM
That is devastating news my dear Carol! Certainly glad you were able to keep your home... must be so devastating for those other folks! :(
Date: 10/16/2013 9:21:00 AM
Mmm...omelettes...home fries. It's almost better than kissing...almost. Splendid message!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/16/2013 12:29:00 PM
Nuttin's better than kissing no matter your age! LOL Thanks my good friend!
Date: 10/16/2013 7:59:00 AM
:) Great advice Kenny....Kissing is very good for the lips...Keeps them from getting chapped! HA HA! No seriously...great poem....Hope you had a great Thanksgiving...Hugs
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Jack Ellison
Date: 10/16/2013 8:07:00 AM
mmmmmmmmm! LOVE KISSING!!! If you were here right now, I'd plant one big smackeroonie on your luscious lips! LOL!!!
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