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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2011-08-18 08:03 PM


while my heart is frozen rock-hard
time goes on, I walk Zoƫ, eat a bite
I'm safe inside, but Paula, where are you
I get in the Taurus and cruise the streets
knowing full well I'll never find you there
you're far away in a town I don't know
still; cruising the streets fills my heart with calm
if I were a hero in your eyes, you'd come
I understand the battle you are waging
its one I have fought; its one I have won
July thirtieth you sent me an email
you said, Dad, it's Paula, I hope you get this
I've been looking for you for a long time
oh, I answered back immediately
I've been answering the email back
every day since that time, to no avail
where are you and why can't you respond
I'm scared for you, and I don't understand
this is a prayer and I'm not a praying guy
get back in touch with me, give me hope
hurry, I am frightened, don't you know that

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

© Copyright 2011 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
ebonygirl
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1 posted 2011-08-18 08:57 PM


I'll be praying too JP2.
Ms. E

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2011-08-18 09:48 PM


Thanks, Ms. E, it is much appreciated.

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

katahdin
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3 posted 2011-08-18 10:16 PM


I wish you the best of luck. If you should find Paula, share this poem with her. She will know you care. I'm hoping for you a great result in the end, hang in there!
Karen
>^..^<

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2011-08-18 10:21 PM


Thanks, katahdin, I sent her the poem today using the last email I have of her. Keeping my fingers crossed.

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2011-08-18 11:19 PM


Godspeed your words to her heart my friend.
Lori

Marchmadness
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6 posted 2011-08-19 01:48 AM


So very sad. I hope you hear from her soon.
                                        Ida

Margherita
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7 posted 2011-08-19 06:56 AM


You express your torment so powerfully, it becomes ours. There should be ways to discover where she lives, but prayer is a mighty tool. I am joining yours and others' here.

Love and hugs.
Margherita

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2011-08-19 07:41 AM


I can only hope so, Lori. thank you.

Thank you, Marchmadness, for your kindness.

Margherita , Thank you so much for the email.

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

suthern
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9 posted 2011-08-19 03:23 PM


Adding my prayers to yours.
JerryPat2
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10 posted 2011-08-19 03:52 PM


Thanks again, suthern.

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

JL
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11 posted 2011-08-20 05:19 PM


Prayers for you and Paula.

JL


JerryPat2
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12 posted 2011-08-20 06:26 PM


Thank you, JL, they are appreciated.

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

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