Open Poetry #48 |
Fragments |
JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Uploaded with ImageShack.us He gathers fragments of his life, savoring all, each holds a key. He kisses each one of his wives, They're all gone now, he outlived three. That shouldn't be is what he thinks, the life he's lived doesn't seem right. He lived it with a nod and wink, he's still here and that is his plight. He's pardoned himself; that is true, but forgiveness comes with heartache, and there are nights when he's so blue, he lays with eyes open awake. Why should the bad outlive the good? He'd have went for them if he could. Still, inside his black heart he knows, He's been saved for her wondrous glow. ©January 30, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (02-03-2012 07:01 AM).] |
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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida |
It is so hard to look at a palm full of pieces, and ask these kinds of questions. I love the sweet redemption at the end, Jerry. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, it is difficult, Nicole, to look back at your life and ask the hard questions. There are times, however, when they must be asked. Thank you for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Why should the bad outlive the good? "The evil that men do lives after them; The good is oft interred with their bones; So let it be with Caesar." Antony in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" Those fragments are important, even when painful... I'm glad the heartache is soothed by heartglow! |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Very nice 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, suthern, for the comments and the quote, they are much appreciated. <><> Thanks, JL. ~*~ 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 |
I always find your words of redemption a source of inspiration Jerry. Thank you for continuing to share your past hard roads Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It is comments such as your, Lori, that put smiles on my face. Thank you. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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