Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

What the Hell Just Happened

Live every day to the fullest
Each one is a treasure that cannot be recaptured
Life has a beginning, a middle, and an end
No second chance to experience things for the very first time
Make the most of every day
Breathe in deeply the breath of life
Remember the joys of discovering new things as a child
Your heart throbbing first romance as a teen
The night you announce you're going steady
The union of two souls as you marry
That scary time when your first child is born
Suddenly you realize you are not young anymore
Don't let life and love pass you by
It is meant to be lived to the fullest
Before you can turn around
You're sitting in a comfortable old easy chair
Wondering... “What the hell just happened!”
Life just happened!

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Alexis Y. February 18, 2018 at 4:40 PM WoW! Jack, This is one of the most inspirational pieces that I've read in a long time. Thanks for the "sound" advice. Have a great day:-) Alexis Jack Ellison February 18, 2018 at 5:58 PM WOW!!! That is sooooo sweet of you dear Alexis!!! Thanks a bunch! Have a nice evening... love, Happy Jack xoxox

Viv Wigley February 18, 2018 at 12:49 AM Indeed, Jack, 'Carpe diem'. Never truer. Fine write. Regards, Viv Jack Ellison February 18, 2018 at 5:24 AM Cheers my friend... great life if you just bloody well remember to enjoy it while we're here... it's short!!! Cheers my friend, Happy Jack!!!

Darlene De Beaulieu February 17, 2018 at 2:51 PM Hello Jack, you are right time passes by quickly. The time waits for no one. We must live one day at a time. Have a nice day my friend. xxx-ooo Jack Ellison February 17, 2018 at 3:47 PM You know eh!!! Need to take time to smell the roses... enjoy it while we're here!!!!!! Love you dear Darlene, Happy Jack xoxoxox

Jean Murray February 17, 2018 at 2:49 PM The blink of an eye Jack. You have the right idea here. Jack Ellison February 17, 2018 at 3:44 PM Don't blink...WAIT! tried that... it doesn't help!!! Thanks for coming on by sweetie... love, Happy Jack xoxoxox

Silent One February 17, 2018 at 11:19 AM Life moves very fast, if you dont stop you could miss it... Time waits for now one... One minute you are 10, then you are 40... Loved your poem Jack... Jack Ellison February 17, 2018 at 3:41 PM My extra special oh so talented friend... you make me feel like a real poet!!!! Makes me feel all squiggly inside!!! lol Seriously (if that's ever possible) thank for your friendship SO!!! Happy Jack

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 17, 2018 at 8:33 AM Wonderful Jack <3 Jack Ellison February 17, 2018 at 8:39 AM Still worth every damn minute!!! YEE HAW!!! Have fantastic day dear Mo!!! Lovesies, Happy Jack xoxox

Tom Cunningham February 17, 2018 at 8:26 AM Suddenly you get to where you are and think , where did the last 20 or so years go and I find as I get older it accellerates. Enjoy every day. Tom Jack Ellison February 17, 2018 at 8:36 AM Trust me, it's a-zoomin' for me!!! See what ya got to look forward to??? lol

Tahira Parveen February 17, 2018 at 6:49 AM Hi Jack, that's just what happened to me, i looked at my children and wondered "what just happened there" wow, so true. lets just get on with it.lol :) Jack Ellison February 17, 2018 at 7:11 AM WOW!!! Methinks you and me could be real good friends if you'll have me!!! Love ya, Tahira xoxox