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Imagine if you were to wake up one morning To discover you're the big jackpot winner Eighty-six thousand, four hundred dollars You could treat the whole neighbourhood to dinner Well you're a big jackpot winner every single day Cause eighty-six thousand, four hundred seconds Are deposited in your Magical Bank account Like a bonus sent down straight from heaven Use them wisely your account could be closed At any old time without warning Time races by much quicker than you imagine No guarantees you'll see another morning So enjoy yourself, live your life to the fullest Each second is worth much more than gold Live and love with sweet kindness in your heart It's a ticket straight to heaven I've been told © Jack Ellison 2012

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Laura Breidenthal

Date: 4/1/2018 2:14:00 AM

Another great message. A little sense of urgency, to enjoy your life to the fullest, because you never know when it's all going to end. Always, Laura

Jack Ellison
Date: 4/1/2018 8:16:00 AM

That's what I do... trust me! Been saying that for many a year... still going strong!!! XOX

Robert Johnson

Date: 11/8/2012 3:51:00 PM

Wow Jack, such heart warming wisdom. Sorry, I have to rush off. I have to go to the bank. :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/9/2012 5:48:00 AM

"Each second is worth much more than gold"... this about says it all eh! When you get to be an old geezer like me, you tend to do a lot of reminiscing!

Carol Eastman

Date: 11/5/2012 3:57:00 PM

True... I'm counting each second as a blessing with my Dad... I've brought his health back up... But the chemo will just keep coming till the first of the year. At times I'm sure I'll be holding my breathe... and counting those seconds a few more times till then. Your friend.

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 4:28:00 PM

Didn't realize how my little poem would have such meaning for you and your dad, my dear sweet friend! "I've brought his health back up"... this is fantastic news! Give him my best and tell him I want to see a picture of him after the chemo and he regrows his beard! Big hugs and the very best wishes from Cathie and me! xox

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/5/2012 8:17:00 AM

Nice one jack and you sure sound like you like to squeeze every second. well done, I laugh when \i think my husband married me for my money then found i didn't have any...ha ha, I got my own back and by staying married to him for this last 33 years. I will be taking some of yours soon now I can get back into a routine xx

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 8:21:00 AM

Make each second count! Like I said in the third stanza, your account may be closed at any time! LOL Thank you dear Mandy... love and hugs, Jack xox

Kash Poet

Date: 11/5/2012 7:54:00 AM

So true jack!Love every line of this poem!

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 8:00:00 AM

Thank you my good friend! Hope you use your 86,400 seconds wisely... have a good one, Jack

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/5/2012 7:14:00 AM

"what profit a man........................" very true Jack it appears you have already been making good use of your seconds. Well done jack.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/5/2012 2:32:00 PM

There is another one available to you with an unlimited balance once you have overdrawn the current account.

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 7:59:00 AM

Must make good use of 'em EVERY single day... never know when your account gets closed! Cheers, Jack

Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 11/5/2012 7:11:00 AM

Yes we should treasure these moments we've been given. Well penned.

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 7:56:00 AM

Thank you a bunch my good friend... use your 86,400 seconds wisely! Have a great day... Jack

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/5/2012 6:53:00 AM

Jack I love your sentiments in this gem, hope you are enjoying you 86 400 seconds today :) have a blessed one

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 6:58:00 AM

I enjoy my 86,400 seconds EVERY day... enjoy yours! Love your kind words Wilma! Big hugs, Jack xox

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/5/2012 6:38:00 AM

Money does not make you happy Jack, but would like to have some more .... Wish you a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 8:23:00 AM

Sorry... all I can send you are smiles and happy thoughts! LOL Love to you Miss Norway!

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 11/5/2012 7:22:00 AM

I can send you my account number ... lol .. - Anne-Lise :)

Jack Ellison
Date: 11/5/2012 6:49:00 AM

Wish I could send you some... dear sweet friend! Love and big hugs, Jack xxx