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The Rooming House on St. Charles
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The Rooming House on St. Charles |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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1968 New Orleans I'd been in worse and better places it was just a room to sleep sweaty night sleep and stay in the daytime, sitting on the bed being quiet not bother anyone that was how it was done how I wanted it to hide my future and secrets the secrets that drove me there damn it to hell and back in the first place Downtown Jackson Brown Minnie the Moocher and all those cats having Mardi Gras outside my window shuttered and closed tight window because . . . I felt like hell why not who was I to think thoughts of grandeur as I am sitting and sweating and hording secrets secrets, and everybody knows them made me write Sitting all alone In a smoky, crowded bar. Life passes him by. What happened to the . . . . . . . . hell, I can't even remember what is gone sad ain't it sad how did I get this way alone when the whole world is partying made me write this: Carnival is here. Crowds jam the street with laughter. He plays solitaire. Last night I ventured into society sorta kinda well, I went here: High above the street A lonely window shines bright. Love is bought and sold. Oh, yeah, I forgot I have secrets to tell if you want to hear do you, huh, don't you my, my what good are secrets if nobody wants to hear them so I write it down on paper, yeah, Crumpled note on floor Tells the story of love gone. A time for dying. ©February 3, 2005 / Jerry Pat Bolton |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Maybe the fun is over for the day. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (01-02-2012 06:26 AM).] |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Hey you I'm still up. Secrets, please do tell! I'm a good secret keeper, true. JP, this poem is so raw and vivid. I felt as if I was there. Angels have been watching over you my friend. Ms. E |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
The loneliness in this howls long into the night after everyone has gone to sleep...sorry I missed it earlier... |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
~hugs~ this thought provoking, imagery filled piece really got to me JerryPat - well written  Love is the life of the soul... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Ms E, secrets are good huh? <><> bel1e, I appreciate your comments. <><> Thanks a lot, tracie66, forreading and commenting on my poem. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Sparks a few memories of my own, my friend...maybe they'll hit paper too... enjoyed. j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I have found that airing the hurts out is a good way to blunt the pain. I have to do it every now and again. Thanks, j. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
A gem my friend, one of many. Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
You weave your stories so well. Nice one Jerry. Enjoyed. 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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