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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2011-11-08 01:42 PM


love
different things to different people
all in the name of . . .
uttered when there is something to gain
fleshy wonders for starters
baubles and trinkets that sparkle
for another

love
can hold two people together
during tumultuous waves of  despair
and breach of the marriage contract
by unfaithfulness
on one or both parties involved
love makes it possible to forgive

love
used improperly
pits one against the other
in the arena of self-promotion
easily causes blood to flow
and hearts to stop
forever

love
used often for no other reason
than it was said to you
so you have to say it back
most likely neither of you
comprehend what the word is supposed to mean
not many do

love
love is the answer
love is the problem
love is viva le différence
love is sex under the pines
love is hearts of stone melted

©November 1, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton


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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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1 posted 2011-11-08 01:52 PM


I love the way you look at love Jerry!  Great write!

Lori

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2011-11-08 01:53 PM


Appreciate the thought, Lori. Thanks.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~

Earth Angel
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3 posted 2011-11-08 02:21 PM


My word, JerryPat! You seem to know about all the varying aspects and facets of love! Enjoyed the read!

"Love" Linda

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2011-11-08 02:25 PM


Haha Thank you, Linda. I don't claim infinite knowledge of the wonder/curse of love, but like Popeye might say, "I knows whot I knows."

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~

Michael
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5 posted 2011-11-08 05:23 PM


quote:
love
used improperly
pits one against the other
in the arena of self-promotion
easily causes blood to flow
and hearts to stop
forever


That says alot.  

"Love is more than a word used too often, but too often, love is just a used word." would be a great bumper sticker, wouldn't it?

Enjoyed the write, even in all its despairing truth.


Michael

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2011-11-08 05:34 PM


Yes. That would most definitely be a good bumper sticker, Michael. Thanks for stopping by.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~

suthern
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7 posted 2011-11-09 02:44 PM


love is the answer
love is the problem

How very true!!!

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2011-11-09 02:55 PM


Yes, unfortunately love is a crazy word with crazy actions and in-actions, suthern. Thank you for being here.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~

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