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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2013-04-04 07:55 PM


almost daily
especially on the early morning walks
with Zoe
I walk the neighborhood
and think of you
thinking of you gives me a glad feeling
and turns the ordinary scenery
into a landscape of romance
near the end of our walk
we come to a little graveyard
with all its sorrowing names
etched in gravemarker stone
sometimes I sit beside these graves
musing about the abyss
the dead leave behind
don't you go and die on me
you whisper in my ear
the sweet breath of my woman
delights my heart
I stretch out among the flowers
staring at the mesmerizing blue sky
for awhile, Zoe on one side of me
you on the other
for a long time now and I'm so grateful
you come to me at times such as this
I know you’d like to be here
in the flesh, as would I
eh, but
circumstance prohibit that
I sigh, Zoe sighs in sympathy
I stand
and we three, Zoe, you and I
walk together 'neath ancient trees
back to The Hovel

©April 4, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton


~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~

© Copyright 2013 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Lighthousebob
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1 posted 2013-04-04 08:39 PM


quote:
I stretch out among the flowers
staring at the mesmerizing blue sky
for awhile, Zoe on one side of me
you on the other


You're truly blessed! I really enjoyed your walk and the sentiment.  

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2013-04-04 08:52 PM


Yes, I feel blessed in so many way. I never thought things would happen as they have since I gotten older. Thank you, Bob, for contributing to the comment section.

~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~

ebonygirl
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3 posted 2013-04-06 08:34 PM


Hi JP!
A lovely walk... you three... very special indeed!
E

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2013-04-06 08:44 PM


Yes indeed, E, it was a lovely walk, made all the more grandiose with the inclusion of her joining with me and  . . . That made it perfecto.

~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~

Michael
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5 posted 2013-04-07 01:14 PM


I read this yesterday and can truly say it left me feeling envious... which is probably a good thing... so much of what I read hardly moves me at all these days.  I didn't reply because I don't feel I relate well to the feelings you exhibit in this piece... the overall satisfaction, but I realize how unfair that was being to you, Jer, and I apologize for the silence.  I hope "envious" is acceptable for a way your writing made me feel.  I definately enjoyed the read.

Michael

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2013-04-07 01:25 PM


Hi, Michael. "Envious" is a good way to describe the emotions you felt as you read "The Walk." I consider it a supreme compliment.

~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~

EmmaRose
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7 posted 2013-04-07 01:57 PM


Ain't it grand when something so simple brings an avalanche of joy?
I like, I like

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2013-04-07 02:02 PM


Yes, yes, Emma, it is a grand feeling to be involved in something so simple, but oh so wonderful. Thank you for being here.

~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~

niteismyday
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9 posted 2013-04-07 08:42 PM


I felt as though I was there with you on your walk. Beautiful portrayal.

-nimd

JerryPat2
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10 posted 2013-04-07 08:50 PM


Thank you, vnimd, it is so good to see you here.

~*~ I tried to catch some fog. I mist. ~*~

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