Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Too Much Love

>Can we ever possess too much love
Can it ever possibly be true
That as the years fly relentlessly by
And the remaining years are few

We try to squeeze out every last ounce
Of love till that ultimate day
When we're actually bursting at the seams
Our emotions are out on display

When I was a very much younger man
And life felt like a forever thing
Never questioned it, gonna live forever
Life was a big happy fling

Then the realization that as we grow older
Love is more important to us
The one thing that drives us human beings
Love is much more than lust

Too much love? It's never ever enough
Spread your feelings far and wide
Until you take that penultimate breath
Don't keep love wrapped up inside

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Barbara Gorelick October 2, 2013 at 1:06 PM True, love compensates for a lot of old age grief...lol. love your work. BG Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 1:22 PM You ain't just whistling Dixie, Miss Barbara! In the overall scheme of things, it's numero uno! Hugs, Jack xoxox

Joseph Matose October 2, 2013 at 1:04 PM Hie, Jack. We learn a lot from your teachings. You're my mentor. I've said more than enough already! Hah-ha-ha! Love that we perceive now will turn into perfect love as one grows- perfect as it slowly cast away infatuation, jealousy, fear, anger, lack of trust etc. However, to get this far, you gotta live a little bit longer!...JM Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 1:27 PM You are fast becoming THE name I look for in my in-box. You comments are very eloquently expressed. You are very kind my friend... cheers, Jack

Carol Eastman October 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM There is TOO!... to much love... Like when Dragon tried to sit on Santa's lap... He was very understanding at the hospital... Or when he tries to hug me too tight... OUCH! Or tries to include me in his games and accidently, on purpose, runs me over... He HATES to lose!... you know...LOL... Dragon and friends give a whole new meaning to love!...LOL... Or when I write for you guys... and you groan... That's love too! Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 3:47 PM LOL I meant "SHE expressed a wish to one day meet..." Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 1:36 PM Cathie thinks you're the cat's meow and this old dog does too! You expressed a wish to one day meet you and Mike and your menagerie! Maybe one day... it would be GREAT xoxoxox

Poet Tacito October 2, 2013 at 8:35 AM Too much love, too much joy...I will be that guiltless sponge absorbing it all I can. Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 1:33 PM "guiltless spong" you keep coming up these great phrases... may I use this one? LOL

Eileen Manassian October 2, 2013 at 6:35 AM Lovely.....true....sweet...you... Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 6:45 AM Dear Miss Betty Boop from Beirut!! Sweet words as usual... thanks a bunch, love, Kenny xoxox

Anne-Lise Andresen October 2, 2013 at 5:20 AM - I think that we can never give too much love ..... a loving heart can never be empty ..... Give and Get!! - Have a day with much love and joy! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Jack Ellison October 2, 2013 at 5:42 AM So true... the more we give, the more we receive! So I'm sending you love in return for all the love you've been sending me ever since joining P-Soup! I will never forget, you were the first to welcome me! Love and hugs, Jack xox