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Premium MemberA Bump In the Road

Family life is not always smooth
There's often bumps in the road
Eventually they tend to sort themselves out
But sometimes it's a heavier load

Feelings run deep, they cut like a knife
Small differences complicate things
We're misunderstood, we overreact
Send out arrows and slings

If only us guys would say what we mean
And always mean what we say
We'd know exactly where
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Categories: bump in the road, adventure,
Form: Rhyme

Premium MemberA Minor Bump In the Road

Worry not, it's a minor bump in the road
Happens rarely, must stay near the commode
Won't bore you details
Just a bit off the rails
Be back just as soon I feel better and reload


© Jack Ellison 2015
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Categories: bump in the road, health,
Form: Limerick



A Bump In the Road

What's the cost
Cat has my tongue 
Confidence lost
Punctured lung

Why can't I be firm
As the ground beneath
Unstable worm
On a dying leaf

I've mastered the trade
I'm qualified
But afraid of the blade
Being denied

I sell myself short
Of talents acquired
A deadly sport
Self worth retired

Before long, the subject
Makes me fall ill
Upkeep, I neglect
I'm standing still

Is this the moment
Do or die
I stand tall
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Categories: bump in the road, career,
Form: Free verse

Premium MemberA Bump In the Road

(Terrorist Attack-Benghazi 9/11/12)

The Navy Seals absorbed the brunt
of fire al-Qaida thugs bestowed
and died in battle near the front,

stood tall with courage to confront
a vile assault of bitter mode.
The Navy Seals absorbed the brunt

on rooftop stand, machine gun stunt,
a grim attack, defenders slowed,
and died in battle near the front.

As choked in soupy smoke, the hunt
for those
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Categories: bump in the road, betrayal, freedom, truth,
Form: Villanelle

Premium MemberA Bump In the Road

Family life is not always smooth
There's often bumps in the road
Eventually they tend to sort themselves out
But sometimes it's a heavier load

Feelings run deep, they cut like a knife
Small differences complicate things
We're misunderstood, we overreact
Send out arrows and slings

If only us guys would say what we mean
And always mean what we say
We'd know exactly where
...
Continue reading...
Categories: bump in the road, inspirational, senses,
Form: Quatrain




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