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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2014-06-05 04:06 PM



it is how we compose our verse
which frees us
of our measured limitations
the words flow
the line takes shape
attending to our heartfelt contemplation
the keyboard has replaced ink
for the most part
still . . . it is word power superglue
which holds us together
healing wounds, soothing scars
from the depth of us
poetry is self analyzing
mending our fears
our words, simple or complicated
is our outspoken oeuvre
the voice of our spirit
as we attempt to transfer our passion
to you, dear reader
poetry . . .
our steadfast refuge
where we dwell  in complete disclosure
our poetry
is not the end all of our journey
because, quite frankly
we have the courage to seek out
and dare to wonder

©June 4, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

© Copyright 2014 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
BluesSerenade
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By the Seaside
1 posted 2014-06-05 07:04 PM


Good stuff, JP.  Brava Sir!!
wordancer
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2 posted 2014-06-05 09:14 PM


this is what makes us poets!
we have the courage to seek out
and dare to wonder

EmmaRose
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since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376
Midwest
3 posted 2014-06-05 09:51 PM


so well said
we poets on PIPS can surely relate !

Marchmadness
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4 posted 2014-06-06 02:09 AM


Yes, indeed, Jerry.
                  Ida

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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5 posted 2014-06-06 07:27 AM


You do too have a following Jerry! You are so silly sometimes...
Lori

Redstart
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6 posted 2014-06-06 07:38 AM


You've got it, Jerry; hit the nail smack-bang on the head. Who else would open up their inner feelings and share them with complete strangers? Only writers of poetry, and it does us good. Top writing.
JerryPat2
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7 posted 2014-06-06 08:53 AM


Thanks Lori. Yep, I'll agree to being silly every so often.

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

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2014-06-06 08:54 AM


I know you're right, Redstart. Poets put their all into the lines that they write. Appreciate your input.

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

BluesSerenade
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9 posted 2014-06-06 02:41 PM


You seem to get annoyed when people don't reply to you... cause i notice you delete stuff regularly..so I'm kinda wondering about us four gals up there????
JerryPat2
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10 posted 2014-06-06 02:49 PM


What do you mean you wonder about those four gals up there. I'm sorry you seem to find it irritating that I delete poems sometime.

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

BluesSerenade
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11 posted 2014-06-06 02:53 PM


Well you reply to lori and redstart....that's ok..no problem.  I try to reply in kind to ypu.  ...yea don't worry about it.
JerryPat2
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12 posted 2014-06-06 02:54 PM


You are right. I never realized that I didn't thank you for. I don't know why I didn't.

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

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (06-06-2014 11:06 PM).]

JerryPat2
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South Louisiana
13 posted 2014-06-06 02:59 PM


Thank you so much Blues, wordancer, Emma and Ida. I apologize for just now getting around to thanking you all for stopping by and commenting on my poem. Blues pointed it out to me, and I thank her for doing so. I did NOT do it on purpose, I have no understanding why I skipped you all.

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

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