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Mr. Inner Man
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Mr. Inner Man |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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you were a stranger a lurking piece of my whole back in the shadows (and I had many shadows) I had no time for you like Frank (Old Blue Eyes) Sinatra I didn't need you wanted to do things my way aren't we plumb stupid in our younger years doing things that caused society to hang their heads in utter shame doing it my way or no way yeah . . . I'm so proud, Mr. Inner Man you hung around unnoticed in the shadows waiting for a chance to walk in the sunlight the sunlight is here now with you beside me, giving me comfort giving me the wherewithal to step lightly smile brightly face whatever comes my way with resolve and a smile instead of clenched fists saying goodbye so long, arrivederci, to the mean street ways those streets full of hurricane-strong clouds as of this writing (and writing is what I'm about) I say with a smile there have never been better days in my life ©October 19, 2016 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Jack Napes Member
since 2014-02-22
Posts 290Phaedra's Womb |
A bit like coming to terms with oneself, not always liking everything you see, but understanding it all well enough to accept it...emerging from your core a better person. Not in spite of experiences, but because of them. Touch, but don't look [This message has been edited by Jack Napes (10-21-2016 12:50 PM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You figured it all out correctly Jack, as you seem to always do. To be honest, my online friend, I never expected to find this kind of peace in this lifetime. I am grateful! ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Jack Napes Member
since 2014-02-22
Posts 290Phaedra's Womb |
I'm very happy to know of the peace you've found Jerry. I admire humility and peace eludes us through our vanities. Letting go is letting in. Touch, but don't look |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Jack, I'm happy also. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Ari Squire Member Posts 488 In The Phallus Lane |
quote:We should all be in touch with our "inner man" or "woman" as the case may be. Hope and the ability to cope are the gifts that are held by them. Great, inspiring poetry Jerry. Loving Linny Jean is poetry. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks so much, Ari, happy you dropped by and left a comment. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Your inner man has really blossomed over the last few years. Does my heart good not to hear you in so much anguish. And the pain you write about these days you seem to have a hold on rather than it having a hold on you. Had you chosen differently, you could be drinking from a very bitter cup. Here is to you my friend! ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori. You are so write, and so am I happy that finally I seem ro have my mental act all together. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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