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Settin' Tha World on Fire
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Settin' Tha World on Fire |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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he was ready to take on the world school over with body and mind primed for the assault on the world the peak he would zoon to a pinnacle of the spectacular beaming parents watching from the wings groupie lovers, shock and awe he was positive and that meant everything being positive he could conquer all so how then did it get to this point this . . . getting up in the morning this . . . trudging out the door to work this . . . trudging back in the evening this . . . eating diner this . . . watching TV this . . . going to bed this . . . getting up in the morning … ~~ How come abbreviated is such a long word? ~~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is powerful and I fear many will say they can relate. Enthusiasm of youth, when indeed everything seems possible and the ideas grow abundantly, like blades of grass ... slowly we seem to descend from our high flights into the skies of possibilities, of world matters to be solved ... landing in our own small circle of existence, making a living! And surrendering to the call of traditions, instead of expanding, while still honoring them. Very thought provoking, dear Jerry, absolutely impressive work. Love, Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Many kudos to you for your wonderful comments, Margherita. Yes, youth has it fire and energy, and there are those who keep their passion aflame, but the majority fall far short of where they perceived life would take them. ~~ How come abbreviated is such a long word? ~~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry you have a knack for the nitty gritty. Sometimes I think that in getting from point a to b in life we have to just gut it out and put our nose to the grindstone to get there...there in lies the trap of eat, sleep, work that makes us forget what roses are for... Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori, and yes, I have been accused of being gritty, among other things. It is just how life has turned me I guess. We are all a product of the years before us. ~~ How come abbreviated is such a long word? ~~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
That was meant as a compliment Jerry...you get down to the unvarnished truth of things...I don't think of you as a gritty person.  Lori |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Damn. You just wrote my next poem. ?Not even kidding. Love it. *hugs* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, I took it as a compliment, Lori, sorry I didn't explain that fact well enough. Karen, maybe so, but you would have put the bells and whistles in yours . . . ~~ The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. ~~ |
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MorningStar Member
since 2009-10-26
Posts 290Pittsburgh, Pa |
Oh, that's good. And true. The dull monotony of everyday reality can surely wear away the shiny surfaces of our dreams. But the way you say it is way cool ;0) "I'll tell you how the sun rose |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh boy, MorningStar, it has been many years since someone has said I was "way cool." You made an old guy feel . . . er . . . cool. That was sweet and thank you for reading and commenting. ~~ The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. ~~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
LOL... Oh Brother! I think I once resembled that song. Enjoyed the reminder. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah!! Thank, JL, for being in my little sphere of the world. ~~ The only reason I would take up walking is so that I could hear heavy breathing again. ~~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
But it is said, youth is in the heart, I guess after work and the business of the day, one can still renew themselves with a nice long shower or beer or both. Enjoyed, Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh yeah, Ms. E, I remember being able to party down all night, get home with barely enough time to take a shower,get dressed and get to work. I swore all day I was going straight him, but the closer it came to quitting time the better I began to feel and it all started over again. That was back in "tha sixties," and it was wild, wild I'm telling you. ~~ "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent. It is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." --George Washington ~~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
This reminds me of the Statler Brothers song "The Class of 57 Had Its Dreams"... the fire turns to embers all too quickly! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hey! What a great song. Come to think about it, it does have that same theme. Thanks suthern, ~~ "Government is not reason; it is not eloquent. It is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master." --George Washington ~~ |
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