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JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2017-04-29 07:09 PM



remnants of
a past life is spread out
within my sanctuary
little things
some are important
all part of a life before
just look at that . . .
Shattered Hopes and Dreams
my room of things past
tell me who I were
maybe still am
at times that is good
often times not so much
the sanctuary is not orderly
no
like much of my life
a hodgepodge of things
overlapping
seeking recognition
solace
I stand at its entrance
listening to the moans of Lost Love
seeing reality of days gone by
there, look there
A Glimmer of Hope shines faintly in the corner
a smile creases my face
remembering joy in my heart and a new start
but with a death rattle
Glimmer of Hope’s light goes out
in its place
a Williwaw blew
Incriminations and Accusations my way
they know not I’ve made peace
with myself
I’ve . . .
unfilled my heart
of  the Sanctimonious Ones
who were there also
pointing and laughing
at my trials and disappointments
I was told
forgive yourself
and you will have peace
and I did that
why then
that being the case
do I once again stand
at the gateway
of
my sanctuary
where all the bones are buried

©March 7, 2017 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
1 posted 2017-04-29 08:57 PM


If letting go was easy, people wouldn't make such a big deal about doing it. It's hard to put some things to rest. It is strange the little things that can bring something back.
~L

JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2017-04-29 09:00 PM


Oh, you are so right, Lori, but the truth is, although I still visit my past I do not visit it with hate in my heart as I did for so many years. You always seem to say the right thing, and I thank you.

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

P.U Stinkenbaum
Member
Posts 388
No Fan Of Exhaust Fans
3 posted 2017-04-29 10:29 PM


quote:
I was told
forgive yourself
and you will have peace
and I did that
why then
that being the case
do I once again stand
at the gateway
of
my sanctuary
where all the bones are buried
I feel you can 'stand in the gateway' of your "sanctuary" and feel very peaceful. Putting things to rest is just that. No obliteration, just an acceptance and respect for what once was your life. Now you live another one. Re-inventing yourself is a way to reincarnate yourself without having to die first.

Pass the Glade if you're going to do that here...

JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
4 posted 2017-04-29 10:34 PM


Peace and I, PU, are getting closer and closer these days. Thanks for the comments.

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

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