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Letters and Things |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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in case you are wondering I kept the letters they are tear-blotched from rereading them every few days I'd never let them wither away I recall our flights of fancy and sex the things we did to the other caused no small gasps do you remember our confessions you cried over yours I was apprehensive over mine which one of us could possibly forget the flying of our words a poetical love was ours I have all of yours you did not keep mine I understand why that was impossible sometimes I wonder if you secreted away some after all ©June 24, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (07-30-2012 09:40 AM).] |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
As most women do, I am sure she did.They are alive and well if not hidden, then in her mind's eyes and can easily be recalled. jo |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
So interesting...I didn't think men kept such things...you feel deeply, my friend...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I would hope she did, Jo, thank you. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, some of us guys keep such things, Karen, especially if, as you said, we feel deeply, and I did. Still do. Appreciate the nice comment. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Bittersweet and beautiful... sometimes we need those tangible things to remind us our memories are true... especially when the good recedes into the rear view mirror. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, suthern, you've got that right. Sounds as if you know whereof you speak. Thank you for checking the poem out. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I enjoyed this reflection very much Jerry. I think everyone, male or female, retains some of it. Kinda like if you see a photo you haven't seen for 20 years the images bring old memories flooding back. Nice separation of you and your lover in this piece. You get the differences in a co-exist of familiarity across very well. Loved it man! Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi Eric, I agree that the male can be just as sensitive over certain things as can the female. We may not show it as often, but still they are there. Appreciate your thoughts . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Beautifully bittersweet, and you can rest assured there is buried treasure. Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, that is nice. Good morning, Lori. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks...Jerry ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If...only in her heart... is where they remain, then they are indeed still intact, and quite tear-stained. Excellent work. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Karilea, I feel that you are correct. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
which one of us could possibly forget the flying of our words a poetical love was ours I believe that in the core of our hearts nothing gets ever lost if we cherish it, but also letters kept emanate great emotions. It happens to me to mourn over things I eliminated. There is great sensitivity in your words. A touching poem that surely speaks to many! Margherita |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
And it is good to reflect on these types of emotions. Excellent write on a very difficult subject of the heart. Very much enjoyed the read, 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 |
Many thanks, Margherita, for your positive thoughts about my poem. And yes, once things have been eliminated we can only grieve over them. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It is difficult, JL, but the written word is what we are all about here in the Blur Room, so you do what is needed and hope it works out okay. Thank you for you nice thoughts. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
JP, the handwritten letters are so special. Enjoyed, Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
They really are, Ms. E. They are even more special from the one who is doing the writing. You just feel so much closer to the one you are writing to, and I know that reading a hand-written letter is very special Thank you for your input here . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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