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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana

0 posted 2015-05-13 10:13 AM


something came in the mail yesterday
something so special
like I had never had before
it was a simple piece of constructive art
she calls “mojo”
consisting of a seashell
found in the distant land of Rhode Island
and the small painted heart
secreted on the backside of the “mojo”
has a special meaning
and then back to the front
are three pieces of sea glass
green, white and red
picked by her loving hands
there is a band of silver wire
wrapped around itself five times

I know
these things by themselves
doesn’t mean very much per se

ahhh . . . but the workmanship
and the thoughts behind each piece
mean absolutely the world
to me
the sea shell she found in
that distant land of Rhode Island
she was positively thinking of moi
the small painted heart
on the back
a drop of her blood in the paint
signifies that she loves me
the three pieces of sea glass
means something very personal
we both understand

ahhh . . . then there is the silver wire
wrapped around itself five times
signifying her five fingers
which indicates her loving hand
holding my heart

so you see
I received something
oh so very extraordinary yesterday

©May 13, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-14-2015 07:30 AM).]

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AmyMichelle
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Posts 21
Charlotte, NC
1 posted 2015-05-13 10:19 AM


Jerry,

You surely received such a
beautiful and thoughtful loving gift...
one I am sure you will cherish always.
Beautiful writing!


True love always waits.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2015-05-13 10:25 AM


Thank you Amy, and you are right on all accounts.

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

devina
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since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539
Cali
3 posted 2015-05-13 12:14 PM


This is pure power at play, Jerry!
...power in strong numbers, 3,5...witchy-keen they are add the silver and blood, you are set with the stars!

gotta love that mailman and your sweet mojo, bestowed.

lovely gift! (and here I get excited over...um...samples?! *G's)
~T

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...



JerryPat2
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South Louisiana
4 posted 2015-05-13 01:24 PM


Ahhh . . . Devina . . . Your comments regarding my poem about the mojo touched me very much. Thank you, thank you . . .

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

Michael
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since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666
California
5 posted 2015-05-13 07:08 PM


The beauty in this is what all the little pieces meant together when seen as a whole.  You paint it vividly, Jer.  I am happy for you as well.

Michael

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
6 posted 2015-05-13 07:41 PM


Thanks Michael, I appreciate your thoughts.

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

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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since 2009-10-10
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7 posted 2015-05-14 06:21 AM


my dear friend,
What a powerful gift you have received! If I were you I would hang it round my neck rather than from a nail on the wall. You are indeed quite special to be gifted in such a way. I am so happy for you that you have such a person in your life! All that positive energy they send your way will do you a world of good! You are a fortunate man.
~L

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana
8 posted 2015-05-14 07:32 AM


Lori, thank you so very, very much. Yes, I am a fortunate man.

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

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236
Eternity
9 posted 2015-05-14 08:12 AM


It is indeed wonderful, when a gift of this kind carries such great meaning. I agree with Lori, by wearing it on your skin its positive vibes will even amplify.

Much enjoyed and happy for you. Have seen it on fb and it is truly very beautiful!

Margherita

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
10 posted 2015-05-14 08:21 AM


Oh, the mojo is resting comfortably around my neck. Margherita , where it should be and will always be. Thank you, thank you for you kind words.

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

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