Jack Ellison Poet Quatrain

You Coulda Walked

Not everyone's enamoured by my humour
At risk of my head being bopped
Say things in jest that are taken as serious
Chancing a punch in the chops

Like when I once said to a very large lady
Pressing two in the up elevator
“That's just one floor, you coulda walked!”
Almost ended up on the floor

Another time down in Old Cape Cod
In a store getting out of the sun
A lady knocked over a large display stand
Yelled “Now look what you've done!”

Dear Cathie turned ten shades of purple
She was just about to blow a gasket
However, luckily cooler heads prevailed
Considered myself quite fortunate

“Look before you leap” as the saying goes
Often insert my foot in my mouth
Runs the risk of hard blows to the head
And injury to my parts down south


© Jack Ellison 2013

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Carol Eastman June 27, 2013 at 12:18 PM Wow! You lead a dangerous life! I don't say things in public... more like around my house... But I can sit still and say nothing, according to the way my teenagers react, when they see me... I think they're spoiled, but they think I'm crazy... But what do I know? LOL... Good write.

Gary Wayne Hill June 27, 2013 at 6:02 AM As someone who occasionally suffers from foot in mouth disease, I can so relate. A wonderfully witty piece, very much enjoyed.

Russell Sivey June 27, 2013 at 5:45 AM Superb! This is a fantastic write my dear friend! I truly loved reading this enlightening poem this morning! You have presented a glorious piece, one that resembles some days of my life, though not many I must say (depends on who you ask, ha ha). However, there are days I wish I could take back because of my stupidity! What a tremendous piece, I loved each line of this masterful poem, Great Work!!

Eileen Manassian June 27, 2013 at 5:35 AM Oh Jack!!!!! Jack Jack Jack Jack....you MUST protect your parts down south, so yes, put a foot in your mouth! ;) You are a sweetie pie! You know that, right? HUGS!!!!