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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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After I lay my burden down, amid my verses and millions of words, what will substitute my pleasure as I travel that "other" path? I can't see life without the written word, a bleak and distant world that would be, for they have been my lifeline, my spiritual mentor, to weather storms I have weathered. I have been captivated by words, And because of that I have been called absurd. You write poems, ain't that a girl thing? Can you make it so the words I can sing? Somebody has to write 'em I guess, Look at that guy Eminem. In my wilder days words comforted me when women could not it was a strange thing the poems I wrote caused sighs from the lovelies still they couldn't understand my wanderlust Words mean everything They are conversational Even if whispered No, I can't envision me not laying down words, even in the joint there were books, Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment I read apropos, do you not think? Words put a hex on me. Even books whose characters names Which were unpronounceable. Read Sarte, Camus, Genet that bunch of pseudo-philosophers but I liked what I read at least the gray matter was being exercised, that's always good If these words I write now would be my last, Hopefully I shan't have written in vain. These faux literary expressions of mine, wondering if my words could be the key, for someone, somewhere to, change their life and become a bard. If that could happen If my words could strike a match That is all I ask [This message has been edited by JerryPat (11-03-2010 08:17 PM).] |
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s1nfully_1nn0c3nt Senior Member
since 2003-10-26
Posts 1105Watertown, NY |
Indeed life would be bleak without words. I love your references - Dostoevsky, Sarte, Camus, Genet, and Eminem lol Enjoyed this. -Trina. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Hah! Yeah, I really got into those guys at one point in my life. I still brouse their words from time to time. Uh, not Enimen. Thank you, Tina. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! [This message has been edited by JerryPat (11-03-2010 08:19 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jerry, in some ways, if I haven't thought along this same line, I know I have written something very similar. Neither can I imagine a time without words... neither in heaven, nor hell.  Thank you. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Absolutely, Sunshine. In fact hell would really be hell without words. I cannot imagine such a place. Thank you for being here. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I am rather fond of "words" myself, Jerry. I like this poem because it reminds me of how much comfort writing has provided in my own life. Ida |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Many captivating words and lines Jerry. Fine writing.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Dark Stranger Member Patricius
since 2001-03-19
Posts 13631West Coast |
words are coins at the slot machine of life.. do we spend them one at a time and hope they keep dribbling back to us awhile longer...or do we gamble them all at once and if the jackpot comes we never become speechless? enjoyed you are JP |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Great piece...if we didn't love words we wouldn't be writers...I'm sure you connected with everybody here at the Blue Buffet. ebm |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Appreciate the reading and commenting of my poetry, Marchmadness, may you never run out of words. Thank you, Prasad Nataraj, for stopping by and hope you have a nice day. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
I like your analogy, Dark Stranger. I'm more like waiting for that jackpot, myself. ebm, I'm sure the majority of folks here at the Blue Buffet (I like that name), for what are they here for if not in pursuit of words. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"I can't see life without the written word, a bleak and distant world that would be, for they have been my lifeline, my spiritual mentor, to weather storms I have weathered." Yes, me too. So many things to "see" in this bubble of life that perhaps only become real once we've given them the honour of the written word. Enjoyed! Helen |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Appreciate the positive comments, Helen, very much so. I think words, in whatever form has been the basis for civilization not completely caving in on itself. I imagine the crude cave markings of long, long ago were the first words, albeit pictures. Poems in a way, glorifying the hunt, the kill and the feast. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I think you speak for a lot of us. It's really good what you wrote. You are very talented, JerryPat, it's awful nice having you here. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Thank you so much, Blues, I am so happy you find my poetry readable and you lovely comments make my day. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
I can relate to this poem became my friends make fun of me because I like to read and write poetry. They too said it was a girl thing but I am man enough to take their criticism. If you haven`t already step down into the archives. There are some wonderful poems there to be read. |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Earl, no I haven't gone into the archives as yet, but I'm quite sure there are stellar poetry there. I will get around to it in time. Thank you for understanding my "Words" on a personal level. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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