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Simple is Good
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Simple is Good |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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my life has turned simple old sol awakes me so very silently the voices in my head have quieted the need that first cuppa joe the lights come on hesitantly in my head shining on the voices sharing space I laugh aloud there is joy within my heart no matter what those voices say I make my oatmeal and blueberries sprinkle cinnamon Add the honey I retain the joy of my simple life thwarting those voices who wish me death I begin to hum an old tune humming always calms the voices my life from its reckless pursuit for freedom where there were none to ultimate danger and needing to expose myself to it knowing I could never experience such a calm existence as I now enjoy eh . . . again I laugh aloud no one here to hear it ‘cept Zoe I step outside with Zoe following spread my arms wide facing the north holding them out in the direction of you it is another day a simple day my love for you steadfast ©February 13, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
You are a fortunate man to have mornings like that. Apparently what you are doing is working well for you. ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Lori, I am fortunate in many ways and other wise. My health is maintainable, at least so for. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Love your happy moods keep it up. I have taken the motto "fake it until you make it".Works for me as I hide my woes from family. best to you, Jo |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Jo, I am much like you. I don’t let too many people know my inner self and my problems. I hate the “well-wishers,” and the “fool-proof” cures for whatever is ailing me. No. I prefer to suffer in silence, although I will attack the keyboard poetical-wise ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
yes Jerry we should all be so lucky as to live a simple life.. compicated is overated.. i hope all is well buddy  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Richy, everything is good in the Louisiana Swamps . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Good piece, my friend ... love this in particular --- "...spread my arms wide facing the north holding them out in the direction of you it is another day a simple day my love for you steadfast" |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Many thanks Jimmy for your thoughts this day. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
like the way you start your day, i'd do two bowls of the oatmeal though |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I load up on the oatmeal, it is almost a full bowl when it is cooked. hank you. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is really beautiful, dear Jerry. "Simple is Good" I agree. To be aware of the little pleasures in the morning and through the day makes every day a special gift. Margherita ps your breakfast is perfect I would say, very healthy |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Love my oatmeal and blueberries, Margherita, that it is healthy is a plus. Thank you for being here. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Simple is necessary at a certain point, Jerry. Things are simpler for me as well. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I know you are right, Ida, and I welcome simple with open arms. I can't thank you enough for your continued support of my poetry. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
that first glimpse of morning before the day unfolds is most precious in the realization of the simplest but very blessed and sometimes overlooked blessings |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, Emma, it's those overlooked blessings that are special. I'm so very grateful I've lived to experience these moments of quiet reflection. I never thought it was possible to experience the wonderful peace I now enjoy. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
I enjoyed this one. Simple can be good, and cheerful is so much better than otherwise. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you very much Nan. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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