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My Room of Things Past
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My Room of Things Past |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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remnants of life past are spread out within my sanctuary little things some important all part of a life before now look there Shattered Hopes and Dreams not mine others my room of things past tell me who I am sometimes that is good most often not so much this room is not orderly no to a great extent like my past 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 over there Glimmer of Hope shines faintly in the corner a smile creases my face remembering Joy in My Heart and a Brand New Start but with a death rattle Glimmer of Hope's light goes out in its place a Williwaw spewed Incriminations and Accusations my way they don't know I've made peace with myself I've unfilled my heart of the Sanctimonious Ones who were there pointing, snickering at my trials, my disappointments I was told forgive yourself of your Sins of Human Frailty and you shall have peace and I did as they said why then that being the case do I stand once again at the gateway of my sanctuary where all the bones are buried ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Even if you do it wouldn't matter. It's all there is and jump on for the ride. Too many things in front of your eyes at present, simple things, things that can isolate you from your regrets, (we all have them) and allow you the peace of being alive because the alternative is bleak. There's a red red robin bob bob bobbin along. Know what I mean? Great grass roots writing once again Jerry Eric two maggots were fighting in dead earnest! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Oh, you are right as usual, Eric, but there are times, especially for me that I look back and shake my head at things I've left lying in my wake. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Don't feel like you're the Lone Ranger. I've read your words here saying you can't change the past, you're right, but don't sell yourself down the river just because you made some mistakes. I read the comments here and many appreciate your writing because it touches them, it would be a shame for you not to keep on sharing yourself from your mind and heart. Made some mistakes, well, welcome to the club. I walked out when my Grandfather was dying because I just couldn't take seeing him go and it's probably when he needed me the most. I carried that crappy feeling around with me for a long time. But, I had to get over it because it was the element of humanity. Shelf your regrets, they're simply not worth it. Live for the gifts you can give today and apologize when you have to. Eric two maggots were fighting in dead earnest! |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
very moving and beautifully expressed...great work! There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I don't think I'm the Lone Ranger, Eric, and the truth is I made peace with ALL of it last October. I still have the need to write about it, however. I appreciate the concern in your words. <><><> Thanks faith, I am always happy to see you here. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry, one thing about the woulda, coulda, shouldas is that they show us we have learned from that experience. Experience is a gift we can share with others. And the way you share your experiences is golden. Lori |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Lori, you are most kind and I thank you. Absolutely, if you can't learn from your past mistakes you're not much of a person. If you can touch someone with your writing that is all the good. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
I can add nothing more to the flow here ... just like to say ... glad you shared this with us ~ |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..>>very good poetry Jerry.>>spiros |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Thanks for sharing your room with us. Kat >^..^< |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you Spiros and Kat, I appreciate your comments. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, don’t throw any of that away, nor ignore it, Jerry. It is all part of you, and all the patches on the quilt of your life are what spanned your life up till now and it is good to finger each patch, feeling the texture, seeing the colours and the shape and lapsing into the past, remembering the sunshine and the shadows, basking in the wisdom they have brought you. There are still many patches to add, and may they be happy and sun-blessed. Your introspection is very healthy and constructive and very Jean Jacques Rousseau. I love how you are healing. I love the poem too, enjoyed meandering through it, looking with interest at each patch of the quilt. Owl |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I have come to understand the wisdom of your words, Owl, because I have been fingering each piece of the quilt for some time now. Some might think I am putting myself down by drawing attention to some of my faults in the past, but I don't think that way. I think it is a long overdue healing that I am involved in. Thank you for being here. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Hmmm.....to speak of your own faults, takes a lot of courage, but as you've stated, its like a healing process. To heal, you must first admit to being hurt. Enjoyed the view of your "room". -Trina |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I don't know. I guess it is, Trina. At any rate it is something I find myself doing in these waning days of my life. Thank you for being here. ~ Clones are people two ~ |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Ah, but the pleasure is mine.  -Trina |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Jerry. I am honoured by your respect and kind words. I certainly don’t believe you are putting yourself down, as you are not belittling yourself at all – just owning up and taking respsonsibility for your actions, both good and bad – and that is a good thing. You are learning to know yourself very well and accepting yourself for whom you are and allowing yourself to be who you are – and that is a wonderful thing, and something far too few people can lay claim to. As such, you are a role model to follow. Thank you for letting me help. I wasn’t able to read your response or reply earlier as I had another loss of Internet connection. Owl |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thanks, Owl. ~ Life is sexually transmitted ~ |
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