Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

Vision In White

White socks, white t-shirt, white jockeys
A vision in white to behold 
The epitome of a sad lonely senior
Trying hard not to get old

Riding his bike three times a day
Hoping to become an adonis
Sure hate to disillusion this dear old soul
With great intensity, he's dauntless

Not wanting to destroy this dream of his
To again be a hit with the girlies
Poor old soul, he's living in a dreamworld
Of days when his teeth were pearly

Sadly, we're all bound to be there one day
Why can't we forever be young
Running through fields with a sweet young thing
Those days I'm afraid are all done

White socks, white t-shirt, white jockeys
A vision of sadness to behold
Clinging to life, trying to turn back time
Mind's young but the body is old


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Len Gasun February 12, 2013 at 5:02 AM We can always stay young in heart my dear friend and one of my fav. poets, Jack! I extremely love your fantastic poem! I enjoyed reading it! Thank you so much for sharing and your precious time stopping by and reading my work. Have a grace-filled and blessed day always! love/hugs, Leonora Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:51 AM WOW! You are some sweet lady, my dear Leonora Galinta! It is always a joy to read your loving and encouraging words! Thanks a bunch and have a fantastic day! Great big hugs, Jack xoxoxox

Richard Ferry February 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM never too old ! Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:48 AM You sure got that right! Thanks a bunch my friend!

Donna Jones February 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM Well its really only sad when you honestly aren't happy with who you are now...wiser beats younger in my books....very cute poem jack Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:47 AM "wiser beats younger"... like that! LOL You are the sweetest my dear Donna! Hugs, Jack xox

Carol Eastman February 11, 2013 at 3:05 PM We can still touch the young. The best childrens poetry website I've ever seen is www.josiespoems.webeden.co.uk You've got to see this site... I think you can do even one better... though I don't know how anyone could. Even at our age remember: the skies the limit. Our bodies are old but our minds can still be young... Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:46 AM Will definitely check that one out! "the sky's the limit"... great encouragement for anyone one at any age! Great big squeezies! xoxox

Toquyen Harrell February 11, 2013 at 7:43 AM You are only as young as you feel, Jack. Don't let that body of yours tell you otherwise! Love ya. Great one! Jack Ellison February 12, 2013 at 5:44 AM "You are only as young as you feel"... so very true! I feel like I'm a prime example of this! I'm 77 years YOUNG! Hugs, Jack xox