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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2012-05-06 06:25 AM

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I'm a contented man
For I have done what I've n'er done before.
I smile that I can shout it to the world,
I have lived to see this day,
That's what I've done I've n'er done before,
And I'm confident of this done deed.
I care not what tomorrow brings,
Because today is mine,
Let next day's storm arrive in real time,
My smile may indeed be a frown on the morrow,
Whatever its fate will be,
Today I smile for I am in my finest hour.

©April 18, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2012-05-06 10:09 AM

quote:
Today I smile for I am in my finest hour.

And you can choose to be in your finest hour whenever you want, again and again, in the Now.

Wonderful attitude, dear Jerry, and most beautifully rendered in this poem.

Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2012-05-06 10:42 AM

You got it right, Margherita, we can pick and choose. I do so like that concept. Thank you for giving me a look this Sunday morning.

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

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

3 posted 2012-05-06 12:25 PM

Yeah, JP, a content man is an exciting
site... oh yeah! Enjoyed...
Ms. E

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2012-05-06 12:34 PM

Yeaaa! Ms. E. You made my day with your "exciting" comment. Thank you . . .

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

2islander2
Member Ascendant

since 2008-03-12

Posts 6825
by the sea

5 posted 2012-05-06 01:40 PM

excellent, jerry, you made a gift, a smile is a treasure, and this poem too,

yann

ethome
Member Patricius

since 2000-05-14

Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada

6 posted 2012-05-06 01:43 PM

You know the old saying Jerry, "everyday you're above ground's a plus!"

Right on Jerry, enjoy your day and that's great summation in this piece.

Eric

true love never looks after it's own interests

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

7 posted 2012-05-06 01:50 PM

Much thanks, yann. Your presence and kind words are very much appreciated.

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Eric, you'd better believe it, especially when you have as many candles on your birthday cake as do I. Thanks for being here.

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

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