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Till My Sun No Longer Shines

Now let me see what's on my mind Is it still clicking along Will I get any kind of advance warning When I won't be singing life's song The lyrics will all seem foreign to me Start hitting some real sour notes Should I write down my name just in case I go out in the winter with no coat Sure can't imagine ending life this way After such a productive run But I must be ready for any eventuality In case I fall down on my bum My mind wanders back to all those years Was sharp as the proverbial tack Riding the wave of a productive good life Till age kinda changed all that Well thankfully that's all still in the future Best take each new day as it comes Till that day when my sun no longer shines Gonna keep on beating life's drum

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Becca Teagan

Date: 9/26/2023 6:14:00 PM

Jack Ellison, you're still here :) That makes me happy! (I bet you're still sharp as a tack, my friend, you are still writing cute poems!)

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/26/2023 6:29:00 PM

Yup! Still here writing "cute" poems! lol It's been a long time eh! Love from Canada! xx

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/26/2023 8:03:00 AM

Agree, Jack...take each day as it comes. Getting older is a real challenge--moving from a productive life to one that's more sedentary. I struggle some days. But I do as you suggest, 'keep on beating life's drum.' Enjoy your day, Sara

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/26/2023 8:13:00 AM

Methinks we're on the same page dear Sara! Hope your day is going as well also! Hugs, Jack xx

Ink Empress

Date: 9/26/2023 6:35:00 AM

Life is never easy, lyrics may have some sour notes etc but at the end of the day we just learn to sing along to the songs of life, despite changes and fleeting time that leaves us having to catch up with the challenges! Brilliant poem i really love the philosophical depth as well as the flow of your words. So creative

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/26/2023 6:44:00 AM

WOW! Very great response to my presentation my friend! "love the philosophical depth" much appreciated... cheers!

Karen Jones

Date: 9/26/2023 3:57:00 AM

Embracing life at every age and challenge is what I get from this. Love the optimism and the realism. Good job!

Jack Ellison
Date: 9/26/2023 4:18:00 AM

Karen dear friend... your words ring true! Life is a fragile thing! We must treat it with the utmost care! Love from Canada xx