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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America 
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So you know the worth of life; Is that with or without a wife? Or does true worth to do with cash, That you have so carefully stashed? Does the worth of one fall too short, Is it judged by a snooty court? Is the worth we process to seek, Really that special and unique? Is freedom the key to it all, Or your name on a bathroom wall? Are you free to pursue your dream, Seeking your own crème de la crème? Do you judge your peers of their worth, Are they worth more because of birth? Duty and work, do they mean less, Than a rebel whose life's a mess? The pious, they walk narrow roads, They live by their own set of codes. Do their morals give them the right, Look down their nose from Rapture's height? Your worth, what does it mean to you, Does it make you happy or blue? Do you go to bed with good cheer, Content with your worth, and sincere? ©February 10, 2010 / Jerry Pat Bolton . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! [This message has been edited by JerryPat (11-21-2010 05:37 PM).] |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Every single human being alive has worth. That is my truth.  I also believe our creator holds our worth much higher than we will ever know. Tough questions, Jerry...important questions. .. your writes are never boring!My best~ Amaryllis |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Twice within the last ten minutes I am honored by your very nice comments. thank you very much, Amaryllis. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Tough questions indeed and one much answer before it’s too late. Fine writing, again Jerry.  "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Spiros Zafiris Senior Member
since 2002-10-20
Posts 982Canada |
..yess, much enjoyed reading the poem, Worth ..spiros -------------- |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
Good to see you here, Prasad, and yes, we have questions and hopefully some answers. ______________________________________________ Spiros, thank you for being here and for you kind words. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Jerry, Jerry, Jerry, Thanks for sharing my angst with every one. I've beeen struggling to find those words for quite some time now. No wonder I couldn't find them- they were hiding in your heart.  |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great question poem Jerry. None of us are the same and that's so beautiful. We have different gifts to share and make the best of what we really are personally. However, things that affect us come from our imperfections as lowly humans. Jealousy, strife, pettiness etc. seem to arise from our spirit of independence our seeking self esteem, all part of our make up. I firmly believe when we realize the benefits of being humble we begin to see ourself in a different light. Stevie Ray Vaughn one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time once commented that it wasn't until he learned to be humble could he realize his greatest achievements were only human and surpassable by others. Eric |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
If Stevie Ray said it I believe it. THE greatest blues guitarist that ever lived. I think you are correct with the humble theory, but I would add a touch of attitude to go along with it. If you have those two elements at the correct proportions, you are unbeatable as a human being. Not many can bring it off. Thanks for reading and commenting, Eric. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
ebm, sometimes what we look for and cannot find is because it is right in front of our eyes, but we tend to look everywhere but there. Thanks for your kind words. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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