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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2012-08-24 06:36 AM

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Life can beat you down; take it then.
Fury and aging wrath your creed,
Some delight giving into pain,
Scratch a scab, allow it to breathe.

I'll n'er follow the blistered soul,
I welcome pleasure; I have hopes.
I see others dying alone,
In chains; around their neck, a rope.

I'll n'er lay there awaiting doom,
Screaming torments to callous hearts,
Look in their eyes, they know you not,
I will defraud death, a la carte.

August 4, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton

brian thomas madden
Junior Member

since 2010-07-08

Posts 32
Ireland (between an ocean and a rock)

1 posted 2012-08-24 12:45 PM

I love the humour and bite in the last two lines "Look in their eyes, they know you not,
I will defraud death, a la carte."

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2012-08-24 12:50 PM

Thank you Brian, for stopping by and for your astute comment.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2012-08-25 04:42 AM

I understand this so well, Jerry.

You speak the truth of feelings to which no doubt many can relate.

Well done!

Margherita

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2012-08-25 06:02 AM

Many thanks, Margherita .

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Startime1955
Senior Member

since 2012-04-22

Posts 1072
Alberta, Canada

5 posted 2012-08-26 02:24 PM

I have decided that I will never let anyone or life beat me down again...I enjoy being happy too much...Great writing, my friend...*BIG HUGS*

*may our dreams ever be magical*

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2012-08-26 02:26 PM

Yeah,you're right, Karen, being happy beats the hell our of being sad.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

7 posted 2012-08-30 03:08 PM

I welcome pleasure; I have hopes.

And that may be the key... for when we have hope, we don't give up.

Excellent write that makes one think!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2012-08-30 03:10 PM

Hope, a distant miracle. Thank you suthern.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

9 posted 2012-08-31 05:56 PM

Such deep feelings and thoughts.
Enjoyed, 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.
Maranatha!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2012-08-31 05:58 PM

Thanks, JL, your thoughts and feelings are much appreciated.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

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