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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2013-08-25 07:41 AM



I breathe necessary breath
to continue to live
breath is merely breath
which will surely cease to be
but what I say
especially what I write
is immortal

(c)August 9, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ What do you call a dinosaur with a extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. ~*~

© Copyright 2013 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
crosscountry83
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1 posted 2013-08-25 09:00 AM


Well said. This poem is timeless.
JerryPat2
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2 posted 2013-08-25 10:42 AM


Thanks, CC, I see you have something posted, I'm on it.

~*~ What do you call a dinosaur with a extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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3 posted 2013-08-25 11:10 AM


I never thought of it quite like that my friend and you are quite right. Immortal they may be....I just hope thay not all MY word won't be irrevelant. I know yours haven't been to me.

Lori  

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2013-08-25 11:35 AM


Lori, your poems will be sitting right alongside mine in the Immortal Bin, never fear. Thank you for being here.

~*~ What do you call a dinosaur with a extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus. ~*~

Michael
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5 posted 2013-08-25 12:45 PM


Ah, and such is the power of the pen.  A nice piece to start my day with.  Thanks, jer.

Michael

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2013-08-25 12:56 PM


Thanks much, Michael. "Tis true, you know, our words will live on, yours especially.

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

EmmaRose
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7 posted 2013-09-01 08:31 PM


yes indeed
I second that
sentiment of yours

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2013-09-02 08:35 AM


Thanks, Emma, and good morning to you.

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

s1nfully_1nn0c3nt
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9 posted 2013-09-03 02:40 AM


Short and to the point. Love it.

-Trina
I'll keep these dreams hidden
inside these eyes of mine
until my tears fall
unto my tainted hear

JerryPat2
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10 posted 2013-09-03 08:00 AM


Thank you so much Trina.

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

Marchmadness
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11 posted 2013-09-04 05:26 AM


I believe you are right, Jerry.
                        Ida

JerryPat2
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12 posted 2013-09-04 07:09 AM


Good Morning Ida, and thank you very much for your comment.

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

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