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The Last Poem |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 Uploaded with ImageShack.us and what will be my last poem what will be its subject maybe . . . She was tall, willowy fiery red hair eyes the color of jade a mouth made for sex or something like . . . 'Twas a full moon behind an overcast sky creating faint illumination, making the barn visible. It was in that direction, along the rutted road through the pasture that he decided to walk. a furnace burns inside of me words are literally burning to death in there feverishly I labor to save those I can and those saved give birth to a litter of new words words I don't know but are begging for acceptance and space in the last poem . . . Our Father which Are in Heaven why do young children have to suffer and die? They aren't sinners, they don't know the difference between right and wrong, why are they put to the sword? And don't start in about Original Sin, THEY AREN'T SINNERS! Oh, it's because of the sins of their fathers Gimme a break. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
a furnace burns inside of me words are literally burning to death in there feverishly I labor to save those I can and those saved give birth to a litter of new words words I don't know but are begging for acceptance and space in the last poem . . . ~*~ Tanfastic! I know this litter of letters... and words, and why some will be birthed, and others, abandoned...like effervescent dreams... I love this poem. Going into my library NOW! "The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Karilea, thank you so much. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Seeing through your eyes, JP, and appreciate your voice. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, Ms. E, thank you so much. I am always happy to see your smiling (I know it is) face. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
*sigh*...I feel this poem deeply...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Karen, why am I not surprised that you have deep feeling concerning the words of this poem. Thank you. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thought provoking, Jerry, and that inner urge is so well expressed. In my opinion God wants us to remember our original INNOCENCE, those disturbing theories about original sin are men made stuff. But the tranquilizing answers about suffering are missing. In this world of duality we couldn't recognize joy without its opposite ... hey "give me a break!" ... Good stuff, Poet. Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A different take on the question, Margherita, and one that I like. It will be incorporated in the book when I start the third draft next Monday. Thanks. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
True wisdom comes from those who question, Jerry. I believe we were given a brain so that we may use it. Always enjoy your thought proccesses. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
And I always look forward to your comments, Ida. Thank you so much. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Who knows until the time comes...I hope mine would be along the lines of I lived and I loved or a prayer to God...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, you are right of course, James. Thanks for stopping by. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Well said, Jerry. I agree with Margherita about finding our original innocence but from experience I reckon there's not much place for that in this world of ours. One finds great difficulty in relating to others from that standpoint. I find it most frustrating that as long as we live we will not find the absolute truth. I know you are a thinking man so thank you for taking us along with your thoughts. Helen |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your words about the poem, Helen. Yes, it is a frustrating situation that we will have to live our lives without knowing, really knowing, the answer to our questions. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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