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A Weary Road
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A Weary Road |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 Uploaded with ImageShack.us I was a man-child in tha day And I was just looking to play Looking for ways to set me free Searched over here and I searched there Didn’t want to be anyone's square Looking in gutters for the key Walked into places on a dare Got out with a wing and a prayer I looked for me and then I'd flee Fists clenched, I was on a flash point Smiling ladies saved me sometimes I traveled this land from sea to sea But it is the here and the now I'm who I am without kowtow The difference between now and then It was last year I found my Zen Doesn't get better than that. ©March 31, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (04-28-2012 08:27 PM).] |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
The road traveled is interesting and filled with memories but I agree that the destination of the here and now is what is the most important...great writing... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Most humbly thank you, Startime, that you took the time to read and comment on my work. |
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dreamgal Member
since 2011-03-17
Posts 442 |
Jerry, You have a quality about you, your stories reflect a man who has lived a very interesting life if there mostly about you. I find your writing very entertaining and each one you write is like a different chapter in a book a man who has traveled and seen many things which is interesting. But when you find your "zen" i think thats the best place the phew moment when you can sit back, relax and know you made it and grown as a person along the way. I loved it! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
My poetry, about 90% of it is taken from realtime, dreamgal. I wandered these United States for a few "lost" decades until I finally realized I was chasing myself and stopped running. Along the way I hurt some beautiful people and had many varied experiences. Much of my writing these days is an attempt to chronicle some of those days. So you were right-on with your analysis of me. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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dreamgal Member
since 2011-03-17
Posts 442 |
Yes Jerry i can see that in your writings, a varied interesting life, i don't think any of us go thru life wether it be as interesting as your's without hurting some people though, but the important thing is you see that, you've learned lessons along the way, which alot of people never come to that place. And its great to be able to write about it so cathartic, but without mistakes we would never learn a thing would we. Important thing is your in a good place now and can write about all your different experiences and we get to read them! Keep sharing love your writings and poems! |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
Jerry Doesn't time have a way of humbling and calming us? I find my self seeking peace now instead of conflict (: Juju |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Jerry This one flows right at the reader and covers so much. I know where you're coming from. And, Zen you very much! Smile, loved the pic and the economy of the write to get those important historical points across. You're an excellent writer! Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, Eric, I think you do know where I am coming from, and Zen right back atcha. I think we have maybe been down some familiar roads. Thank you for checking me out, it is very much appreciated. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
"It doesn't get any better than this. " You are so right on. Enjoying your life in poetry, JP. ms. e |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You'd better believe it, ms. e, life is a roller coaster and I am still on the upsurge of it. Thank you for being here . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
You are like the Phoenix rising from the ashes of your past. Gotta love it! You write it so well. Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Again, I thank you Lori. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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