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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2015-07-14 07:32 PM


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I think of life
as a path
as we walk down that path
dropping our heart-felt thoughts
there comes a time
we pause and allow those thoughts
to reappear in our view
we stand suspended between
reality and heart-felt
thoughts which had been
given with passionate optimism
and colored with happiness
but sometimes
scattered among our optimism
and happiness
there are dark clouds of
of negativity and hopelessness
we are saddened by this turn of events
even as the dark clouds
are soothingly swept away by
the warmth of our hearts desire
until all are gone
lessons have been learned
our lives have many roadblocks
but if our heart
is true and brave
roadblocks can be avoided
or climbed over
into sunny days ahead

©June 21, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

© Copyright 2015 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
devina
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since 1999-10-28
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Cali
1 posted 2015-07-15 12:41 PM


"..but if our heart
is true and brave
roadblocks can be avoided
or climbed over
into sunny days ahead"
~love your solid end!
..think even without that sunshine,
I've learned- one must dance 'neath
those 'dark clouds' most days.
(at very least)

Most apt advice here Jerry, & evermuch
needed. Seems we cannot find sweet life
without the grr'd roadblocks.
you are shining today, dear sir  
low curtsies,
~T


"..But a tyrant spell has bound me,
And I cannot, cannot go.."
~Emily Bronte
'The Night is Darkening Around Me'

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2015-07-15 12:45 PM


Yes, I do like your thinking here.  It occurs to me too, that sometimes roadblocks are a good thing that keep us from going down a road where the bridge is out. once in a while that roadblock turns out to be a pretty good place to "bloom where you are planted" The end of the road ain't always the end of the journey. ~L
JerryPat2
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3 posted 2015-07-15 12:48 PM


"Low curtsies," indeed Tanya, you are special. And yep, I learned to dance 'neath those 'dark clouds'. Had to in order to maintain my sanity. Thank you heartily for your wonderful comments . . .

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JerryPat2
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4 posted 2015-07-15 01:36 PM


Hah! Love this . . .  "once in a while that roadblock turns out to be a pretty good place to "bloom where you are planted"

Great thinking Lori, but coming from you it isn't surprising. Thank you for your super wisdom within your comment.

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

EmmaRose
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5 posted 2015-07-16 01:36 PM


you are well travelled and that is a good thing

JerryPat2
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6 posted 2015-07-16 01:41 PM


Thank you, Emma, you always know the right thing to say . . .

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

latearrival
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7 posted 2015-07-16 03:46 PM


You can always feel you "LIVED" while too many sit and ponder. Good writing.
Jo

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2015-07-16 03:56 PM


Oh, you do know what you are talking about, Jo. Wouldn't change too many things even if I given the chance.

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

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