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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2015-01-01 09:26 AM



what can alter conceptual visions
into brutal cold drama
and visualization of reality
into the hate-filled fantasies
familiar bodies
coupled with other bodies
materialize into green-eyed jealous
mid-day offensive words
a loved one
suddenly is vilified
as storm clouds bring new strangers
into the loved ones arms
this lover
that lover one and all
driving the jealous on quite insane
everyone is suspect
even more, thought or smile
once were revered things
now turn back on themselves
to utter words
which are like a dagger to the heart
undermining forever
the love that once was there for you

©December 17, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton


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

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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1 posted 2015-01-01 01:49 PM


wonderful wise words Jerry!! You have laid it out perfectly. Now if everyone could read your poem and understand how toxic jealousy is the world would be a better place.  
JerryPat2
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2 posted 2015-01-01 01:53 PM


Many thank, Lori. If I had only heeded my own words in the past I might still have Nanette.

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

katahdin
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since 2010-07-01
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3 posted 2015-01-02 10:17 PM


We are our own worst enemies (me included)!
enjoyed your poem
Kat >^..^<

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2015-01-02 10:23 PM


Thank you Kat. I know that you understand quite well.

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

Redstart
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5 posted 2015-01-03 10:13 AM


There is nothing more destructive to a relationship than jealousy, when it is unwarranted and ungrounded. You so vividly describe the destruction, Jerry. When that green-eyed monster is let loose, nothing but regret can follow. A great write.
JerryPat2
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6 posted 2015-01-03 10:26 AM


Many thanks Redstart. You got it right. Jealousy is a killer of love.

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

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