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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 Uploaded with ImageShack.us am I wearing my clowns mask today for I am suspended on a tightrope of love and as I look down to reality I sway preciously in a dizzying balance act I beam with a lovers joy but not sure of the next faltering step will it be the fatal step and I plunge into the vortex of love's swirling riptide am I wearing my clowns mask today ©February 8, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ 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 |
What a way cool pic! And it so fits the poem which is way cool too Jerry. Good morning!  Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori, seems we are the only ones up and about. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Never looking down is a good rule, when you are on that kind of a tightrope! Can't imagine a more charming expression than you "beaming with a lover's joy". That alone gives you confidence and encourages the one who looks at you to be daring too. (... just in case the faltering thing may happen - but there is a 1 to a million possibility - you may want to imagine a safety net anyway!)Very cute poem and picture indeed! ps the Europeans are up and ready for the afternoon nap already, but the sun is shining and a brisk walk might be the better choice  Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I completely agree about that safety net, Margherita . The chance for survival grows greater with one. Thank you for coming into my world, and I hope the walk will be pleasant . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
The picture is perfect, Jerry.. Awaken, and choose a mask..yup, that is what we do....you say that in the poem, and very well.. Which clown should I be today? And then the poem tells which one you chose. |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
We wear different masks all the time; but in love, when taking the risk of stepping onto a tightrope, I would say there is no mask. There is only a person, mortal and fallible, saying "here, this is me." That's the real deal, there. I love how your pictures go so well with your poems; although the faceless guy is a little skeery. But I'm just skittish. |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
"I plunge into the vortex of love's swirling pride." I like that like line JP. I see love as a big cannon ball splash; where you and your love are soaked by it. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You are so right, Ice, we all wear our masks. The difficulty is finding one which suits our needs at the time. I like to say I don't wear a mask, I'm who I am without a mask. But of course we all wear some sort of mask according to whom we are involved with at the time. Thanks for jumping in here, I always appreciate your input. <><> Nicole, I agree that, when in love, we need to return our masks to the wall of masks, and just be ourselves. A difficult thing to do, because we are trying to put our best foot forward to impress the apples of our eyes. That is only a natural thing to do, if sometimes we aren't truthful. Unfortunately, in many cases, the masks come off when the marriage is over and done with and then we show our spouses who we really are. I appreciate your presence here . . . <><> I see that cannon as well, Ms E., and hopefully we will use love's essence to our mutual benefit. Thanks for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
grand choice of photo-imagery, fine writing! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"am I wearing my clowns mask today" Good question... Enjoyed the read. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, secondhanddreampoet . . . <><> Appreciate your comment, JL . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow... An eerie portrayel of doubt if ever there was one. Awesome pic btw. We all wear masks at times. It's scarey though when one realizes that sometimes the masks choose us instead of the other way around. Enjoyed this much. Michael |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your poetry is far too true to the depth of your soul, Jerry, that any mask would fit to hide the real you. I like you just the way you are! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Very astute, Michael . . ."the masks choose us." I agree. Thank you for being here. <><> Thank you for your very nice comment, Marcia. I didn't comment on your latest poem because you personalized it for someone. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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