Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Treat Yourself

Make each day better than the one before

Promise yourself a dinner at your favourite restaurant

Give yourself a gift of that sweater you had your eye on

Little things that help make life exciting and interesting

It's not selfish to treat yourself every once in a while

It makes for a happier existence

You'll find yourself humming happy tunes and smiling a lot

So what if people around you think you've lost it!

Keep 'em guessing and even add to the rumours

By occasionally doing outrageous things

Like sit-ups in the middle of the local mall

And when security escorts you out to your car

You keep singing those happy tunes and waving at everyone

This advice is likely not good for everyone!



© Jack Ellison 2015

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Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 8, 2015 at 10:03 AM Cashew nuts are a popular snack in India. It is a kind of nut. It is good culinary delight.We make sweets from its paste. We usually add condensed milk, sugar, clarified butter to it. Its look is <>. Love Jack. for more you can see http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/kaju-katli-recipe-kaju-katli/ Jack Ellison January 8, 2015 at 12:04 PM Thank you my friend for explaining! I will check out more on the website you sent me! Much appreciated my friend!

Richard Lamoureux January 7, 2015 at 4:20 PM So this is the way to ensure an escort. I must give it a try. Did they carry your bags for you?? Jack Ellison January 7, 2015 at 4:57 PM Don't try it! I have... and the guys in the white coats hauled me away! But they were very gentle, I must say! LOL

Carol Eastman January 7, 2015 at 10:34 AM The penguins kept me busy the last few days, negotiating for the Ice Fairy Princess. To be on the safe side we're selling raffle tickets to every other county around. They'll all win, naturally. Then she won't be tempted to stay long. We're making a calender of each winning towns' parade events, that will lead her away. The penguins can't complain if she doesn't stay long. After all we got her here. Then I'm going to pamper myself with a long winters nap, while Dragon cleans up the mess... LOL Jack Ellison January 7, 2015 at 12:11 PM So did you take my advice... what did you do or buy! I'm very interested! LOL XXX

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 6, 2015 at 9:59 AM This advice is likely not good for everyone!- but today I have indulged a craving for chocolates and cashew nut barfis although I am a diabetic.So...Thanks jack..You can live only once. Regards rajat Jack Ellison January 6, 2015 at 5:40 PM LOL! I'm NOT familiar... Jack Ellison January 6, 2015 at 4:56 PM I'm name familiar with "cashew nut baris" Please enlighten me, my good friend! Cheers, Jack

Tim Smith January 6, 2015 at 9:15 AM Keep whistling that mighty tune my dear friend...cheers Jack Ellison January 6, 2015 at 4:54 PM It's the only tune I know, Tim! You certainly are a loyal friend... thanks!

Demetrios Trifiatis January 6, 2015 at 8:13 AM It is a wonderful advice for all my friend, Jack! Those who refuse to follow it will make their life less pleasant. Hope to see you in my...Neighborhood! Jack Ellison January 6, 2015 at 8:30 AM Thank you so much, my good friend, for your very kind words! I will be journeying over your neighbourhood shortly! Have a great day, my dear Demetrios!!!