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

[Rita L. Sev]

No "just" about you - you are uniquely Jack! This poem made me smile; it oozes joy! Love the pic - those lovely young ladies just have to be Daddy's little girls, based on your proud smile!

[Jack...]

That's who they are. Thanks so much Rita.

[MikeV]

Awesome write! You seem like one hell of a nice guy, and a fantastic
Writer :)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Mike.

[redflutterby]

You are hardly just Jack... You are a fantastic writer and a great friend. Love that pic by the way. Proud handsome father and his beautiful girls!! ;-)

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Red. Happy you stopped by for the inside look.

[icelandicblue]

What a wonderful self portrait. We are all better having known you just jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you Anne, you have touched my heart with your sweet words.

[Sami Khalil]

A great poet , a friend , an inspiration to so many , a humble and gentle soul...Your self portrait is down to earth but your writes are soaring higher and higher...Good luck...:)

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Sami

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)

[OTownPete]

Jack, I will tell you that the jacket you have offered up here would fit me to a tee. We are just here to share what flows out of us, not looking for admiration just understanding. This was written so well my friend and you, whether you were looking for it or not, have my admiration. Your frien din words, Pete

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Pete.

[Dye]

What a great self portrait.

I see more to Jack than what’s here
Your comments and reviews left everywhere

A beautiful review, you often leave
A genuine person I believe

More than just a shirt that's yellow
A happy, flattering sort of fellow

I’m not as good as you, you see
Your words they speak poetically


Hey, I tried :)

[Jack...]

I think you did a wonderful job. Thank you so much Dye.

[Betty]

This is a wonderful poem Jack. I am certain that with this poetry you will win or have already won the contest. "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" My favorite stanza.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Betty for stopping by and leaving such kind words for me.

[s y e]

This is a great write of you, although you are definitely not 'just' Jack.

You're a very talented man who is a great friend. Awesome job Jackomantic.

Good luck!

[Jack...]

I appreciate your kind words Noodle...how are you feeling?

[s y e]

I am okay, thank you. You?

[Jack...]

Just me...can't be anything else I suppose. :)

[s y e]

The best then.

[Emerald Seas]

Love the self-portrait poem and the picture with your girls - you look like a happy dad. Enjoyed!

[Jack...]

Thank you my friend, for your kind words.