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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2018-05-06 09:33 PM


what happened to the years
which sped away before my eyes
I blinked
ten years pasted me by
years filled with unhappiness
sprinkled with joy
those who I cared for
have disappeared
eh, like most of us I continued on
sans the comradeship
what else to do
I went through the motions
many times
as I fought loneness
wondering if it was all worth it
but I plodded on
nights filled with fears and tears
as I wished for a fresh
way of looking at the coming days
here I am
those days behind me
I turned my back
on what I used to think essential
are not anymore
all my worries and fears
which beleaguered me day
and worse each night
you may now find me sitting
on a park bench
understanding one last final truth
I am special unto myself

©May 6, 2018 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

© Copyright 2018 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere
1 posted 2018-05-07 04:33 AM


Yes! Jerry! You are special! You are awesome!
Don't ever forget that you are important to other people. ~L

JerryPat2
Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2018-05-07 09:40 AM


Thank you so very much, Lori, for your thoughts put into words.

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

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