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The Road Forward
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The Road Forward |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 Uploaded with ImageShack.us this beat down dirt road knows where I am going better than I do myself if I turn around and go back, things will not be as they were when I left I've discovered that this deserted road I'm on goes straight ahead, with no exit, as the song has said you can check in, but you can never leave; I try to walk off the road, but the road follows me, my steps are powerless to leave so I forge ahead, each step taking me from childhood into manhood and still the road never changes scenery it is as though things stay the same throughout my life although I am getting older and things should change instead they seem to mock me as I wander and wonder but I have noticed one thing the face I put forth into the world somehow resembles all the faces I've passed by can it possibly be so, that I am who I am unto myself ©April 16, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Great question to ask, JP... which would then inspire more questions and good poetry. Enjoyed your poem, Ms. E |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I think most definitely you am who you am. Forget those other faces and keep on rollin rollin rollin, keep them dogies rollin. I love how you snuck in some of the Hotel California philosophy. They interviewed Don Henley on NBC one night and he said the song is about the oppulence and addition of the Hollywood scene in california and nothing to do with ghosts or spirits. Ambiguity can go a long way can't it? Great write Jerry and I've been on that road. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your comments, Ms. E. Yeah, we tend to question ourselves unmercifully at times, don't we? <><><><> Henley can say what he wants to say, Eric, I have my own image of the song (Think Stephen King) and he will never change it. Besides, I bet they were thinking spirit world when they wrote and sung it. Thank you for your kind words, buddy. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Like I said, ambiguity can go a long way can't it? Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, you did say it, Eric. Gotta love it, and I for sure do. ~*~ 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 |
a lot of depth to this one, makes one ponder. Loved the pic and the poem. Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
A very thought provoking poem...If I am truely honest my life has been amazingly varied...a new adventure where ever I live at the time...great writing... *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
More power to you, Karen. Never settle for boredom. Thank you for your continued support. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Thought provoking, Jerry. ida |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
very interesting. I think I'll think about this as I head to bed, JP. A |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your thoughts, Ida. <><><><> Thanks, Alison, I hope it doesn't give you nightmares . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
No, I dreamed of warm dirt roads under bare feet and hay trails. A |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, that is a comforting thought. I have help in the hay-bailing process so much when I was growing up that even when I'm around hay these days I nearly become sick. Har, stick, sweaty, icky work hay bailing. Of course these days the roll the hay, they don't bail it. I'm with you on the warm dirt road though. Thanks Alison. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
quote: No, indeed. And it is with mixed feelings that we perceive the various phases of our lives. I love your take on the "road forward". As others said, this is a very well written, profound and thought provoking write, Jerry. A baby's face fills us with wonder and awe, for its confident, flawless beauty, but equal wonderment is to be felt when looking into an old man's or woman's face, which is the sum of his/her phases of life and experiences and there is peace and deep dignity in the mature aspect of their beauty. Especially when they know who they are ... as you know. Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, you do know how to make a comment special, Margherita , and I thank you for every word. Being old can be special, and I am finding out about that specialness daily. I am more at peace with myself now that at any time in my life. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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