Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Think Positive

Feel like singing a happy song

And if you'll allow me to bend your ear

I don't mean literally of course

That could be physically quite painful

At my advanced age, my mind is still clicking along

Had envisioned when I was younger

That when I reached this ripe old age

Things would start to erode and shut down

Not true... how wrong I was, I'm still full of beans

Still wake each morning with a smile on my face

Thought at one time everybody did

But I may be more unique than I imagined

Perhaps it's in our genes, it's not a choice

Though we can still make a conscious effort

I've always had a positive outlook

Sure can count my lucky stars

If I can at all help others to feel like this

Then I've really accomplished something amazing

Wrapping it all up into two simple words...

THINK POSITIVE!



© Jack Ellison 2014

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Gwen Benita Mason Gibbs March 23, 2014 at 9:17 AM Love it Jack, you are so encouraging, yes we should all think positive because life throws enough negativity our way, so its best to stay in a positive frame of mind always having hope that things will be ok. Jack Ellison March 23, 2014 at 5:24 PM Been a positive type person as far back as I can remember... no sense changing now! LOL Hugs, Jack XOX

Russell Sivey March 23, 2014 at 12:21 AM I agree completely that thinking positively brings the best out of people, especially yourself! I really loved reading this delightful poem here this evening! What a grandiose piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison March 23, 2014 at 4:54 PM It's the only way to fly... cheers my friend!

Paul Callus March 22, 2014 at 2:54 PM A poem radiating positivity; as usual a positive write. So let's all sing together: "Let's think Positive...!" // paul Jack Ellison March 23, 2014 at 4:53 PM It's the ONLY way to motor, my good friend Paul... enjoy! Jack

Carol Eastman March 22, 2014 at 12:03 PM So you think positively as you run out the door each morning... while looking a bit confused... Then when Cathie chases after you... You catch her... Sneaky, and happy varment... THINKING... is your best feature... Dragon wants to know if writing poetry is how you reel in so much attention from the girls... He's getting out his pen and paper and is going to give it a try... Grandpa Troll says he'll help him... Heaven help us all! Maybe I'd better grab the pen and paper... and run with it... LOL Jack Ellison March 23, 2014 at 4:51 PM Sneaky eh!!! I'm still a tricky old dude! WOOHOO! XOXOX