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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2012-08-26 07:13 AM

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the past is searchable
it is searchable and unlockable
the darkness doesn't have to
remain dark
shine a light on it
you'll be surprised how it makes you feel
unlocking the past
shining the light of truth on it
it may have an odor
according to how dark the dark really is
but the light of truth and the winds
of your supreme desire
to speak to what has haunted you, lo, these many years
I am no longer afraid of you
what is done is done
I am a better person now
it is then the light becomes brighter
it is then the odor fades away
it is then you can begin life unafraid
you have conquered
your darkness

©August 4, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

1 posted 2012-08-26 08:02 AM

Bravo! Dear Jerry, I applaud you for this one, it's very wise and well expressed.

Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2012-08-26 08:17 AM

I speak from experience here, Margherita. I fought inner demons from my past far longer than I needed to. Like I said in the poem, one day I realized that I was a better person now than I was then, and forgave myself because I was a better person. I have been happier ever since without that darkness hovering over me.

Thank you for being here this morning.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

3 posted 2012-08-26 02:37 PM

BRAVO!!! Well said, my friend...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

ebonygirl
Member Elite

since 2011-07-14

Posts 2000
California U.S.A

4 posted 2012-08-26 02:49 PM

You have indeed overcome your darkness, JP, and
probably have helped others along the way.
Smiles,
Ms. E

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

5 posted 2012-08-26 03:04 PM

Many thanks, Karen, I appreciate you more than you'll ever know.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2012-08-26 03:05 PM

Yes, Ms. E, I have definitely overcome my darkness, and if I have helped anyone overcome theirs that is a good thing. Thank you for being here.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

7 posted 2012-08-27 10:24 AM

Fear is the key. Living in fear is not really living. Wise words my friend!

Lori

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2012-08-27 11:09 AM

Absolutely, Lori, fear is the killer. Thank you for being here.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

niteismyday
Junior Member

since 2012-06-19

Posts 35

9 posted 2012-08-27 11:19 PM

This is a very touching poem. I can tell that it contains a lot of emotion. Great write.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2012-08-28 06:06 AM

Many thanks, Karilea, I surely appreciate your thoughts.

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JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2012-08-29 09:57 PM

Wonderful...James

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

12 posted 2012-08-30 07:51 AM

Thanks...Jerry

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