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JerryPat2
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0 posted 2016-09-08 11:03 AM


sitting on the porch
smelling the flowers growing nearby
I'm with Zoe
and a glass of cheap California burgundy
moon beaming down at me
I raise my glass and toast the moon
Zoe growls, ears alert
moon's reflection
bounces off the wine glass
bright moon
casting my shadow its so light
its glass raised as if toasting me back
cheers old shadow, I say
the moon, my shadow, Zoe
and myself
with three for company
I'm doing alright
good company too, if I dance
my shadow follows my lead
sometimes I sing
old songs
and the moon accompanies me
I like my company
but if I happen to drink too much
we all part ways
except for Zoe
she never leaves my side
someday it is my wish
that all four of us will meet for a reunion
up there deep, deep
inside that old Milky Way

©August 14, 2016 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~

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BluesSerenade
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1 posted 2016-09-08 01:08 PM


There is a lot to be said for enjoying our own company.

Cheers to you and your faithful companion.  

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2016-09-08 01:18 PM


Yeah, you're right, Blues. Yeah again, I love my little mutt by the name of Zoe . . .

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Constance
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3 posted 2016-09-08 02:16 PM


Very nice! I didn't want to intrude but I was right there with you, Zoe and the moon.

Smiles,
cee

JerryPat2
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4 posted 2016-09-08 02:23 PM


Ahhh . . . Sweet, thank you for being there with us cee, I guess now there will be five of us who will meet for that reunion . . . The more the merrier! That's what I'm talkin' about . . .

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5 posted 2016-09-09 12:15 PM


Sometimes I like to hang out with just my kitties. I think you captured the mood well!
JerryPat2
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6 posted 2016-09-09 08:18 AM


Yes indeed, Elizabeth, kitties are special also. Thank you for dropping by.

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2islander2
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7 posted 2016-09-09 08:30 AM


yeppppppppp, a very good moment of poetry, and a very good moment for you too, adored your poem


yann

JerryPat2
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8 posted 2016-09-09 09:14 AM


Thanks Yann, appreciate your thoughts and happy you dropped by.

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Redstart
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9 posted 2016-09-10 03:44 PM


Here's a cup of kindness to you four. Can we make it five?
JerryPat2
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10 posted 2016-09-10 06:07 PM


You betcha we can make it five, my friend, be pleased to have ya.

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Ari Squire
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11 posted 2016-09-14 01:44 PM


Nice, quiet writing Jerry. All things considered within it, I'd say there was more value to the 'kiss of California' than you give credit.

Here's to you, Zoe, your shadow...and the moon. (***clink***) Keep dancin'.  


Loving Linny Jean is poetry.

JerryPat2
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12 posted 2016-09-14 01:55 PM


Ari, oh I am well aware of the value of the 'kiss of California'. Quite honestly that California kiss is part of my being. It gives me insight on many things, it takes my hand and explores things with me no book ever could. Thank you so very much for your wonderful comment.

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