just jack

For the Self Portrait Poetry Contest

 

 

 

 

just jack

 

Nothing very special here,

I’m young as old can be

Grey is just a state of mind

that’s come to set me free

 

Laughing at the future

as I’m tearing down the walls

Standing on a corner

with my cardboard sign and all

 

It reads, “I’ll work for poetry”

although that is a lie

Just a silly message sent

as you are driving by

 

Some insist a heart of gold

does beat inside my chest

I am merely but a man

who hopes to pass the test

 

Tapping on a keyboard

placing verses on this place

Wishing you to read them

although some you may erase

 

I always try to wear a smile

yet often times I frown

Happiness is happiness

but sadness gets me down

 

Know that I am very rich

though I don’t have a dime

My fortune is the people here

that I call friends of mine

 

A yellow shirt is what you see,

a half cocked smirking smile

Overweight, a little bald

and going out of style

 

I dream too much, I know it’s true

these visions that I see

Hope that when my life is through

you will remember me

 

But if you don’t, well that’s ok

my tombstone but a plaque

Carved in stone for all to see

the words will read “just jack”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

For the self portrait poetry contest

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

We are going top have to meet one day for a drink by the ocean Jack You seem such a good soul!

[Jack...]

We just might have to do that. Thanks Tate

[LadySoDivine]

Never be so hard on yourself, Jack. You are an exquisite person who has helped me and encouraged me to write. And you truly do have a heart of gold, never doubt that for a second. I honestly don't think that I would be here right now if it weren't for your kind words of encouragement. You are a dreamer, and that is the best thing a person can be in their life.
And don't worry about being remembered. Because anyone whom you have touched and changed with your poetry, like you have me, will surely remember you for the rest of their lives, I guarantee you that, my dear friend. :)

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my friend. Your words are my smiles this morning.

[Pryde Foltz]

Very awesome. Exquisite rhyme, my friend.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Pryde

[kublakhan27]

You prove yourself wrong on line one my friend...what follows is an incredibley detailed study of character...if one didn't feel like they knew you, they would certainly come away from this piece feeling it...great piece.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Steve

[kublakhan27]

Anytime my friend

[Joyce S. Greene]

A beautifully written self portrait, Jack. I enjoyed learning about you and assume the ladies in the picture are your family What a nice looking group you are!

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Joyce. They are my daughters.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

It is so serene here in your Kingdom Jack! I am so glad I stumbled upon you on my walk through:) I really like your self portrait ...it makes me smiles...I frown alot and make funny faces when I'm on this contraption~ or so my hubby and children say. I need more smiles :) ty

[Jack...]

Happy I could supply a few of those smiles for you. Thank you so much.

[Angel]

That is a fantastic picture of you, my friend.
You are quite a handsome fella...

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Princess Angel. Happy you stopped by and smiled upon me.

[Angel]

My pleasure, Daddy Jack!!

[MsJewel]

I would never put Just in front of your name Jack. Although I've only met you, I can tell you truly have a heart (and a pen) of gold. Your poetry is always a delight to read.

Good luck in the contest!

:) Julie

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Julie. Smiling because of your kind words.

[Dr. Wood ?]

I assume that is you in the centre my friend

You are what you are, and I doubt that anyone who REALLY knows you would want to alter that

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend and yes, the other two are far too lovely to be me. :)

[Marie]

You are a fine man, a fine poet, and everyone has reason to remember you fondly.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Marie.