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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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faithfully jeopardizing meaningless laughter when'er the poet walks the high wire of poetical wordplay looking down at his chaotic lines hoping those who actually read them can absorb each and every carefully thought out rhyme and when he climbs back up on that high wire trying to balance free verse, breaking lines perfectly as to make sense and show continuity there's a hesitant shuddering gasp as he measures the tempo with a slight of word dexterity and other elevated climatic wishes because secretly, and most secretly at that the poet has written certain passages for the one he loves though never has he declared this love the poet knows she is aware of his foolish desire will she brazenly taut certain weak lines as not being hip enough and if she will be so crass to do so will the poet press forward and begin his dangerous and perilous ascent into the stratosphere of his art his everlasting art aiming a shot across the bow of her observable charms will he, or will he not find the words which are eternally hers to receive or will the spreadeagle of buffoonery be his comeuppance after all ©April 3, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (04-04-2012 07:59 AM).] |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
We lay our hearts on every poetic line tis true my friend... but you a buffoon? Never! Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, Lori, sometimes it feel like it. Thank you for your comments and especially thank you for your confidence in the poet. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
We are probaby lucky to be able to have an audience for our poetry. I wonder how many great poets lived and died without anyone reading their work. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Excellent comment, Ida. You are, of course, correct. One thing the Internet (among millions more) has done it has given poets such as we see here at PiP, and other sites, the chance to have people read our words. Thank you for your observant observation. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
JP, "comeuppance"... hum... I like to believe we poets are at play... with the words we choose. We enjoy... everything that is good. Enjoying your poetry JP, ms. e |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! There is no doubt that we "are at play," ms. e, and do enjoy what we perceive as good. Thank you for your kind words . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I think this says it all about what one might do to please another, whether it is realized or not. There's a lot to be said for southern charm... and there's a whole lotta charm 'round south. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Karilea, and yes, the magnolia trees are full of that southern charm, at least it seems that way when you are around them when they are blooming. Appreciate the kind words. . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I've written to charm without success... and succeeded at buffoonery when that was never intended. But... part and parcel of being a poet is that we always pick up the pen again... however far we may have thrown it. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, suthern, we all fall short of our goals I think. And that is as it should be. Always striving for that perfect rhyme or phrase. Thank you for investing in this poem today. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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