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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana

0 posted 2014-10-25 11:29 PM



tired old Sol
yawns into twilight
mist collect as dark night
takes hold
along the bayou
whoo-whoo wise owls
looking for quarry
talons penetrate
weak scream from its victim
gator's hiss
food on its mind also
the bayou's nocturne with full orchestration
refreshed old Sol
waits until everything
is in place
before appearing again

or is everything a façade
covering our
fragile weaknesses'
in a protective cocoon
sometimes that cocoon gives way
to a weeping heart
when it learns it's all over

©October 21, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton


If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (10-26-2014 01:45 PM).]

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BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549
By the Seaside
1 posted 2014-10-25 11:35 PM


The idea of a weeping heart is a fragile thing indeed.  Loved your bayou visuals Jp.
JerryPat2
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South Louisiana
2 posted 2014-10-25 11:39 PM


Much appreciated, Lori, and thank you too.

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

EmmaRose
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since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376
Midwest
3 posted 2014-10-26 08:04 PM


I enjoyed both the setting and the content
much mesmerized here

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana
4 posted 2014-10-26 08:12 PM


Thank you, Emma, I much appreciate you kind comments. Thank you.

If they give you ruled paper write sideways.

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