Jack Ellison Poet Narrative

Without Voice Inflections

It's strange how some events in our lives

Can drive us straight to the edge of the precipice

And then how little it takes to bring us back

Just a word from that special someone we hadn't heard from

And assumed we had said something to offend them

It happened to me just recently

I was in a major funk then finally heard why

My silly attempt at humour had offended this sweetheart

We must always be careful of what we say

Especially through email or Soup Mail

It can so easily be misinterpreted without the voice inflections

That a face to face conversation creates

I am so so sorry that my lame attempt at humour

Created this rift...

I have learned my lesson!



© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal February 1, 2015 at 8:24 PM Awww, Jack.. That's sweet of you to apologize through a poem. I am sure you didn't mean to offend. Always sending love to make up. You are admirable, and so so funny! You rock! Always, Laura Jack Ellison February 1, 2015 at 9:17 PM I never mean to offend!!! And may I add, you are a sweet sweet lady! You always make me feel special! I love you Laura, no mistaking THOSE 3 little words! Huggsies, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman February 1, 2015 at 8:13 AM Oh Jack... I can't imagine someone taking offense at any thing you write! It's too full of love. That person must be over sensitive... Or if you did... This proves the real love in your heart.... Now! About all those tangents you send Dragon off on... Just kidding! Dragon says to say HI! He says to blame it on the cold, cold, COLD weather up North... Now if you got a Dragon, It would be warmer, Your drive way would be easier cleaned, and you could have more fun. But don't get a pet polar bear. Jack Ellison February 1, 2015 at 8:23 AM Wouldn't that be cool, ha! get it... polar bear... cool... sometimes I crack me up! xoxoxox