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Happenstance?
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Happenstance? |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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what brought us here learning things about each other in brief encounters and starry-eyed semblance in the midnight of our dreams inevitable was it? predestined and foregone conclusion we'd meet in the darkness of rain-drenched words seeking to cool wounded flesh reach for simmering pride trying to understand our darkness our black nightmares of yesteryear confidants sharing the pain to ease the guilt easing the guilt to lose the pain that, then, is the price we gladly paid as we look back know we have conquered much a love such as ours bound by the cement of misery and doubt and all the pain in the world can never be lost to the vagaries of life's uncertainty and human remora we have found a peace and breathe the quiet air ©January 21, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"know we have conquered much a love such as ours bound by the cement of misery and doubt and all the pain in the world can never be lost to the vagaries of life's uncertainty and human remora we have found a peace and breathe the quiet air" Does the heart good to have these qualities in a relationship, or "Happenstance?" Great 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 |
Thank you, JL, and again I appreciate you telling me about #48 . . . ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
I love how you ended this poem, Jerry. The peacefulness that is in true understanding and acceptance, is an amazing feeling, and hard to capture in words. You've done a mighty fine job of it. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you so much, Nicole, for one of the dearest comments I've had. It is quite special. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
Like how the poem concludes in a peaceful state of being, that is often hard to reach. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate the read and comments, EmmaRose. Yes, peaceful is a state of mind that has been sadly lacking most of my life. I accept it totally and willingly now. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
Niiiice. Much enjoyed this, Mr. Pat |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
"we have found a peace and breathe the quiet air" Wonderful state to be in. Enjoyed the read that took me there, Jerry, but I exit on a sigh because I know how hard it is to stay there what with life being sometimes the monster that it is. Helen |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Baby Girl, for reading and commenting on my poetry. <><> I know what you mean, Helen, but I am enjoying this peacefulness as long as I can. Thank you for being here. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
you have found what others only hope for... and you have said it perfectly my friend. Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori, and so is your response perfect. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Beautiful....and I just love the final two lines, very peaceful Amaryllis |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you so much, Amaryllis, and yes, peace is what it is all about. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
"The price gladly paid" That says it all... When you can see where all that anguish gives you a fuller appreciation for what you are sharing with someone now, it's a beautiful thing to behold. Pain is an excellent teacher... If not always an appreciated one. That you and your love can relate to eachother's dark pasts priceless. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Morning, Michael. Thank you for being here and your awesome comment, I truly appreciate it. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
we have found a peace and breathe the quiet air And that is worth everything... even the painful paths that you trod. Wonderful write! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, it is worth all the pain that went on before, suthern. thank you so much for being here with me. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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