Open Poetry #47 |
When Nanette Comes to Me |
JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Uploaded with ImageShack.us secrets not forgotten displayed for me to see upon a giant screen when you are in the room breath upon my neck though you're forever gone I lose myself forget for a moment who I am as the scent of your preferred perfume tickles my nose makes me sneeze I hear your gentle laugh as before its at times like these I search for the good about us the glowing sheen of your olive skin, searching brown eyes quirky smile the other recollections will, I am sure chase out the good so I savor each moment impatient to reach out for you knowing only empty air will meet my grasp I ease myself from the porch swing amid creaks and groans I walk inside, turn on the TV hoping to chase those other memories the bad ones away I hardly ever do ©October 1, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
If only the sweet didn't come with that bit of bitter. Your love and remorse are brilliantly expressed. Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori, and you are one hundred percent correct. ~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
again the ghosts... I can honestly say I feel your ache in this one. I won't offer a hug, but maybe a nod of understanding is in order. Do you realize your at the head of the table yet? Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate it, Michael, and no, I didn't know I was at the head of the table. ~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
I so appreciate your poem, your honesty and story touched my heart, ms. e |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, ms. e, I can't get her out of my heart. ~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Such a charming couple, Nanette and you! This is beautifully poignant. M |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Margherita. I keep posting that photo because it is my favorite. ~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~ |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..at the end, what stands tall, is the love shared..always enjoy your poems, Jerry..>>spiros |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Spiros, I appreciate your support. ~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
so I savor each moment impatient to reach out for you knowing only empty air will meet my grasp This aches, bone deep... I can feel the fingers closing on nothing... and the heart stab that brings. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You wrote another few lines of the poem with your knowledgeable comments. I am impressed, suthern. ~*~ Tell me whom you love, and I will tell you who you are.--Houssaye ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...embrace the good ones...as you would Nanette...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you James, very much. ~* The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind.--William Blake ~*~ |
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