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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2013-03-25 05:44 PM



we are the destruction of style
we annihilate all rules and control
we, then are free poets of our time
somewhat dishonestly challenge life
find life uncomplicated
placing our hand on a crossword puzzle book
our own holy word
write words sans revered implication
remove all erudite airs
like the pole dancer disrobes
we are naked before the old ones
face-to-face with Whitman
Wilde and Lord Bryon
we throw our hands up as Teasdale, Sarah appears
bending our knees to the literary ghosts' of the past
imploring forgiveness for trashing poetical thoughts
and are stunned when these poets laugh loudly
we beg even harder for forgiveness
then cease and desist and are quite solemn
bloodied from tip-to-toe
remembering when our bodies pristine glowed
thinking of ecstasy and bliss
trying to coax it from the shadows
we, then, uncork a bottle of cheap California burgundy
wistfully think love can really be ours
we, then call back lovely smiles
when we looked at life with passionate hearts
wish silently for the return of our Muse
bow our heads, accept her directive
thank her for her wisdom
and carry on

©February 13, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

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Victoria
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1 posted 2013-03-25 06:06 PM


Poets are the most sensitive...most passionate people...always exposing themselves to the world...or are we just
exhibitionists down deep? Enjoyed your words Jerry as you are always in touch with reality and fantasy.

~Victoria

I was adored once too.
William Shakespeare

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2013-03-25 08:24 PM


Yeah, you right, Victoria. Poets are vulnerable to say the least. And that part about being exhibitionists? Could very well be. Thanks for stopping by.

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Lighthousebob
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3 posted 2013-03-26 10:43 PM


You really wore your poetic muse on the cuff while writing this one. Thanks for being you! Enjoyed!  
JerryPat2
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4 posted 2013-03-27 06:45 AM


Yeah, I guess I did, Bob. I appreciate you stopping by, reading and commenting.

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2013-03-28 12:52 PM


Excellent, my friend...with a touch of splendid...


lori

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2013-03-28 12:55 PM


Sweet words coming from you, Lori, thank you so much.

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