Open Poetry #48 |
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Thinking About Things |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana ![]() |
![]() I'm working my way toward my end I've spent nearly a lifetime being angry just within the last year I can smile ending my reign upon this sphere how thunderous should I pass into the beyond maybe I should just let things be . . . go with the flow although I've calmed down in these, my later years my mindset is still that of a reckless wild child I've merely learned to keep it under control I've some frayed ends locked inside my memory bank still . . . it wouldn't bother me if the end came today even so, there are things I need/want to do before my demise if you happen to be here as life is sapped from my eyes be comfortably warm with the understanding that knowing, and loving you from that great distance was worth more to me than all the other kisses and midnight embraces so, if you will, place a chilled bottle of cheap California burgundy beside me to speed me on my way ©May 21, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
![]() I hope 4 liters will be a good start!! j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Perfect. Carlo Rossi my hero. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
So beautiful...this poem flowed and it wasn't from just the wine...*HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Enjoyed your poem, JP, but you're not going to meet the man in the sky anytime soon! Enjoy your burgundy... and life, my friend. Ms. E |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
What intensely beautiful and poignant thinking you have performed here, dear Jerry. You may still be the wild child (and that is ok!), but your heart loves to show its romantic side, its depth of emotions and well ... your heart just knows how to touch other hearts. So here is to the hope that you will continue to contemplate "things" as you did here. Margherita |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great honest write Jerry. Can't blank out all those memory banks can we. The mellow is a great feeling all the same. Good stuff man! Reminded me of a joke. Two Irish guys that had been close friends all their life made a pact with one another. Pat said to Mike, "Mike, if I die before you, will you pour a bottle of our favorite Irish whiskey over me grave, just to honour our great lifelong friendship?" Mike said, "I certainly will Patty and you can do the same for me!" Both agreed. A short time later Mike got sick and was in the hospital with a terminal disease. Pat came to see Mike in the hospital and Mike reminded him of the pact. "Yes, Mike, me lifelong pal, I will do as agreed, I'll pour that fine whiskey over your grave but I was just wondering about one thing." "What's that Patty?" Pat replied, "Would you mind if I passed it through me kidneys first?!!" Take care my friend. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Beautiful comments, Karen, thank you. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
No, Ms. E, it is as I said, I have a few things I still want to do before the end. Appreciate the time and effort you tool to read and comment. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Awe, Margherita, what very nice things you have said in the comment box, and I want you to know that take them to heart. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oooh! Eric. Cruel to the nth. On second thought, what the hell? Thanks for your nice thoughts on my "thinking," and yep, pass it through your kidneys first, by all means. ~*~ 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 |
what can I say my friend? This poem is so wonderfully you. Lori ![]() |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
That is sweet, Lori, thank you very much. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
effective writing ... great choice of photo. accompaniment |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Bruce. Just one of those inspirations that flooded the keyboard one day. Appreciate your kindness. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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