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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2015-05-14 09:34 AM

the men women turn to
in the dark of midnight
is all of the men
she has ever known

this is true
but kept an honest secret
all women share
even though they conceal
for all intent and purposes
reality

naked, I sit at my desk
I know the names
I know of their desires
I list them on rare parchment paper
I am who I am
I am Love

©May 3, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-14-2015 12:11 PM).]

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2015-05-14 09:40 AM

Absolutely captivating, dear Jerry, and you found a lovely picture to enhance the effect of your words.

"This is true" ... indeed!

Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2015-05-14 10:04 AM

"This is true" . . . Absolute! Thank you, Margherita.

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-14-2015 12:00 PM).]

devina
Member Elite

since 1999-10-28

Posts 3539
Cali

3 posted 2015-05-14 02:21 PM

excellent writing Jerry!

all have experienced those "settling" moments in life.

This part says so much, a steer-clear category, I think...

"the men women turn to
in the dark of midnight
is all of the men
she has ever known..."

unique in its own merit, enjoyed!
~T

"...But a tyrant spell has bound me,
And I cannot, cannot go...
~Emily Bronte
'The Night is Darkening Around Me'

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2015-05-14 02:32 PM

Thank you, Devina, I appreciate your thoughts. I also like the Bronte quote.

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

5 posted 2015-05-14 07:03 PM

This is very good poetry, Jer. You set the stage beautifully, and I did not see the ending coming. Great work.

Michael

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2015-05-14 07:58 PM

Thanks Michael, coming from you that is high praise . . .

~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

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