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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2013-07-15 07:00 AM



I'm alone without gossip among me;
          The sun is sweet setting in the bayou,
I call this living good and living free,
          I've burnt bridges but to myself I've been true.

©May 23, 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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1 posted 2013-07-15 07:18 AM


Wow, Jerry, this is quite compelling.

Excellent expression. How many can honestly say to have remained true to themselves always? It speaks of a strong personality.

Margherita


JerryPat2
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2 posted 2013-07-15 07:21 AM


Thank you Margherita, sometimes being true to yourself puts you in hard struggles and difficult positions, but I can say, through it all I was true to myself.

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

secondhanddreampoet
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3 posted 2013-07-15 08:46 AM


Being 'true to oneself' and forgiving life. Quite possibly the two most significant challenges?!

well 'penned!'  

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2013-07-15 08:47 AM


Yep, I couldn't agree with you more, Bruce. I do appreciate you reading my little poem and commenting. Thank you.

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

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2013-07-15 09:34 AM


...and you did it your waaaaaay....

Why does that not surprise me?
Enjoyed the write.

Lori

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2013-07-15 09:40 AM


You did your Sinatra impersonation quite well, Lori, and thank you.

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

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