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JerryPat2
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South Louisiana

0 posted 2013-07-14 07:00 AM



magic is co-founded by you
ghosts are found lacking
in fundamental awareness
life is forever
really, it goes on forever as long as you live
and everything matters
glitter and flaunting
two hundred dollar tennis shoes
and subtle agreements leading to breeding
breeding is messy
but to love someone
you give your heart to
the only one who can hurt you
the rest are immaterial
but the one we love
with unending optimism and contentment
I repeat
are the only ones who can
make us miserable

©May 21, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

© Copyright 2013 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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Eternity
1 posted 2013-07-14 08:36 AM


quote:
magic is co-founded by you


Excellent observation, Jerry. It's all a matter of choices.

The emotions regarding our soul mate relationships are indeed the strongest. Even a phone call that doesn't arrive when we expect it can make us miserable. So true.

Love your Sunday morning poetic offering.

Margherita

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2013-07-14 08:49 AM


Yes, indeed Margherita, that call which did not come can sometimes strike fear and pain in our hearts as well as an intended slur. Thank you for being here this morning.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2013-07-14 09:18 AM


What a blessing you are this morning with this heartfelt thought provoking truth you've shared. It is true what they say about only hurting the ones you love (and vice versa) Excellent write.


Lori  

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2013-07-14 09:22 AM


Ahhh, thanks for checking in with me this bright sunny morning, Lori. I feel good that you liked my effort.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Michael
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5 posted 2013-07-14 10:55 AM


Well, I might not agree with your perspective, Jer; but I do admire your passion and dedication.  I hope you know I have much respect for you as a person, and a poet despite our different outlooks.  Peace to you.

Michael

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2013-07-14 10:56 AM


We're not so different, Michael. Thank you for stopping by.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

JamesMichael
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7 posted 2013-07-23 11:06 PM


Nice...James
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