Open Poetry #47 |
A Swamp Magnum Opus |
JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Uploaded with ImageShack.us over here sweetie of course you, who else, sha come to my Kasbah you and your pretty face walk with me toward our Joyful Bayou I'll pull your beautiful brown tresses firmly, passionately, into the warm bayou water we'd stand still holding hands, listening to the swamp like little children we hear nature's call a chirp over there an old bullfrog's harrumph long-stemmed egrets fishing alongside the bayou's bank soon there is a veritable orchestra tuning up for our benefit it's when the horned owl commences with its whoo-whoo that all the varmints and insects band together as we stand perfectly still listening to our song we feel like children, mesmerized by it all all of our dreams composed into a swamp magnum opus ©January 17, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I do love the sounds of the swamp; it's very musical, just like this poem. (watch out for gators though) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It's those gators that screw up things, how well I know that Nicole. Thank you for responding so early this morning and good morning to ya . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
oh wow... this is in a different vein from what I've read of you, Mr. Pat...love the hot, humid sights and the rich sounds in this...and the soft undercurrents of whimsy...nice touch~ ~write-on~
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Baby Girl for the rousing compliment this morning. And a rousing Good Morning to ya . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
You're braver than I am to walk in that water! LOL But this is beautiful... I love the swamp sounds... and can just hear the bullfrog's bellow. Excellent write! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Not so brave, suthern, that is love speaking, and through love we do many foolish things in its name. At the time I wrote this poem I thought it romantic, albeit a bit misplaced. I still do. Heehee Thank you for your comments, they are now and always appreciated. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I like this. -Juju |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Juju, for reading and liking my poem. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Marvelous, my friend. I like the mood you must have been in when you wrote this one. Excellent write, Jerry!! 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 |
Yep, JL, I was in a fine, fine mood. Appreciate the sensing of that. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways ~*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Wow, this has such a resounding, almost magical, joy and peace to it that I, no nature buff, would join you out there if I could. Enjoyable piece. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Well, Michael, you know that old saying about three's a crowd (except in orgies), so I will just thank you for your kind words and decline your presence. My lady and I are very happy alone. ~*~ 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 |
You make a swamp sound like the garden of Eden my friend and I'm sure your lady and you are quite contented. 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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