Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Topsy-Turvy

Imagine if everything was topsy-turvy
The sky was a bright yellow green
Grass was a deep shade of crimson
The strangest darn sight you've seen

People walking around upside down
No need for wearing shoes
Six foot birds with smelly breath
A dog with a very loud mew

It sure would seem like a funny world
If all the pigs wore pants
An elephant doing a pirouette
Even crocodiles doing a dance

You'd eat some meat for a midnight snack
For the main course only good stuff
Like some apple right-side-up cake
Which you could always get enough

What a topsy-turvy world it would be
If you greeted friends with “good-bye”
Total confusion would surely reign
Happy things would make you cry

© Jack Ellison 2013

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Mustapha Mohammed August 19, 2013 at 6:17 AM This is excellent writing from one of my favourite poets.Great write.I'm on to read the next one. Jack Ellison August 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM WOW I thank you for those exceptionally kind words my friend. They are very much appreciated! Cheers!

Eileen Manassian August 17, 2013 at 9:04 AM I LOVE IT, Kenny! What a delightful piece you've written! Absolutely amazing! :) Yes, it would be nice if we grew younger as Harry wrote! HUGSSSSS!!!!! Jack Ellison August 18, 2013 at 1:44 PM Hope you had a GREAT weekend my dear sweet Eileen! Until we talk again... love and big big hugs, Jacko xoxox

Harry Horsman August 16, 2013 at 10:41 AM a lot to think about here, Jack, and yes it would be a strange world, like if we were born old, and just grew younger..enjoyed this Jack as i do everything you write... Jack Ellison August 16, 2013 at 11:28 AM "born old, and just grew younger" Now there's a thought! LOL That would mean eventually I'd end up in diapers sucking on... hmmm!

Russell Sivey August 15, 2013 at 8:52 PM I just loved your topsy-turvy write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this evening! Your have mastered these hilarious poems here Jack! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!! Jack Ellison August 16, 2013 at 5:08 AM As always, thanks for being a friend! Have a great day!

Nette Onclaud August 15, 2013 at 1:25 PM how nice to have rollore-coaster kind of fun with you, jack... charming!..:) huggs Jack Ellison August 16, 2013 at 5:07 AM A good description of my world some days! LOL Thank you dear Nette... warm hugs xoxox

Carol Eastman August 15, 2013 at 1:05 PM Great mind tickler with it's imagery. Dragon and I giggled all the way thru... Jack Ellison August 16, 2013 at 5:06 AM "Mind tickler" like that expression! Many thanks to you and Dragon! Big warm hugs xoxoxox

Kim Van Breda August 15, 2013 at 8:13 AM Great wit and clever write Jack-- Topsy- Turvy is often the order of the day when it comes to human behavior :) This reminds me of the poem I posted a while back called "Oceans Odd Overtures"-- also everything back-to-front. Jack Ellison August 15, 2013 at 8:41 AM Going to check it out Kim! Thanks for dropping by... warm hugs, Jack xoxox