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Our Love IV - The Book
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Our Love IV - The Book |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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I chanced upon a book in an out-of-the-way bookstore. It looked old and forgotten, used as a window prop. I gingerly took the volume, placed another book in its place. The tome was so old the title was unreadable on its cracked and fragile cover. Sitting alone in the corner of the bookstore I opened this treasure to its title page. It creaked and groaned in its fashion, and the title of the book This is About You and Your Love. What a strange title, I mused, and turned another page to Chapter 1. But there was no such chapter. The pages had an odor so strong I sneezed, and then again. My eyes were looking at the page, unbelieving at what they did see. You had to have been there, to witness my astonishment. The words which I read on that first page, I still have trouble believing; were to my shock my very own name. My hands shook, my heart felt as if it would burst. Love came to town when you met her, From then til now, life's been a blur. One look at her, you were beguiled, You were smitten by that first smile. I sat there, the room whirling 'round, staring at the dusty pages I'd found. No mistaken the words I’d read were for me and me alone. But how could that possibly be? I allowed my eyes again to focus upon the words. This woman was sent just for you, She's your soul mate, yes, that is true. Give unto her all that you can, She will do the same, that's the plan. My mouth was dry, I needed to pee, but I couldn't move from that chair. Had I been sent off to Twilight Zone? Was I dreaming, I mean what the hell? This strange book had me spellbound, and it was about us, how could that be? Foolish man; and you have been a fool, you've been hard-headed like a mule. Just take what you have been sent, And smell the letters and their scent. What the hell, the book talks back at me. I shut the damn thing with a thud; it opened up just like before. Another page was staring at me. I closed my eyes afraid I was going around the bend, and I swear upon my life, it spoke again. Calm down my son, and listen up, your eyes are wide like a lost pup. Can't you understand what she is? Come on now, this is no pop quiz. "Damn you," I screamed at the page "who are you to tell me about her? I know what I've got, I know that better than you. You're just a book." I was sweating, my hands were hurting from gripping the thing I could not turn loose I want to tell you how she feels, But you're upset, let's make a deal. Take me home with you and we'll talk, Pay for me and let's take a walk. Like a voodoo zombie I did as asked, I've walked all night, it's almost dawn. The book is in my hip pocket, and it feels warm, as if it were a living, breathing thing. Maybe it is, I don't know, I don't want to go home and find out. ©December 2, 2011 / Jerry Pat Bolton |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry you are my friend, but you are a cliff hangin' son of a gun, you know that? There better be another one after this or I hope that book bites you in your back pocket!  Good Morning! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
That's mean, Lori. Shame. Shame. There will be more. Yup. Uh huh. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Haahaaa! Jerry you are a great story teller. This is a great read, really enjoyed. And as Lori said, hope there is more on the way. 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 |
Appreciate it, JL, and yes, if my Muse will cooperate there will be more. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Captivating write! I'm sure I would have said more, but I started laughing at Lori's response and lost my train of thought. LOL |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, suthern, Lori can just be downright mean sometimes, huh? Thank you for reading my poem, and liking it. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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martiniat8 Senior Member
since 2003-06-21
Posts 897Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic |
This is Cool, Jerry! GREAT read, I look forward to the next chapter. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, martiniat8, I'm working on it. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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