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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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I'm a man who's followed many roads the road of no contentment lonely lanes where the staff of life was nonexistent I've sped out of control down highways with no center line future I've kindled fires in hearts only to snuff them out taking my flattering voice and my smile to others within my wake a man such as I was convinced the world had dumped on me now it was payback time as I traveled my roads, lonely lanes and highways I was jotting down words words which eventually became poems my thoughts transferred onto scraps of paper napkins toilet paper finally carrying around small notebooks in my shirt pocket (remember when men's shirts had pockets?) I was a poet a very bad poet, but still . . . it was a start and a way to deal with . . . me I've sat on creek banks, little pad in hand describing the moon the chirping all around me I've pulled out that little pad in some of the skuzziest places you never want to go writing about what I saw what I heard and many times what I did words kept me sane in an insane world novels came next but the poet in me remained and grew today I'm still trying to fine tune my wordflow guess I will continue doing that until I wave to the rhythm of my slumber shutting my eyes, darkness surround me as I've writ my last line words . . . they saved my life ©August 31, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (09-21-2012 11:22 AM).] |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
a way to deal with . . . me This touched me deeply. Our roads may have been different, but many of us have shared those shoes. And the ending?? Oh, so true... life and sanity. Fine, powerful writing... a definite keeper!!!  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I know you are right, suthern. Most poets have a dark past they have had to deal with the best way they could. Mistakes we make, but the future is all about correcting those mistakes. Thank you for being here. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Ahhh, there you go again... Succinctly you pen experiences and bring the thoughts to life. Excellent 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 |
JL, thank you. I do go back and relive some of those days and again I thank you for reading them and commenting. ~*~ 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 |
I know exactly what you mean "words . . . they saved my life" Mine too. This is excellent Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
"I've kindled fire in heart Only to snuff them out" Words are powerful, and when a poet abides his heart it's no surprise we tend to sate, pacify, infuriate, and inflict pain upon others without even trying, and in some cases, without even knowing. Novels may take up some of your time, but being a poet is more than something one just chooses to do. It's part of you... it defines you. You will always be a poet, Jer. In a dark room, with no light, pen, or paper you would still think poetry. Your piece here is accurately titled. Good reading. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, you are so right about the poet being a part of a person. It just is, and will forever be in my case, as it will in yours, Michael, and all other real poets. Thank you for reading and commenting, it is very much appreciated. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!!...they saved me too and continue to do so...I get to create the world as I want it and that heals me...well done, my friend...*BIG HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Poets! What is it about us poets that we depend on our poetry to get us through the messes we find ourselves in. Thank you so much Karen. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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miscellanea Member Elite
since 2004-06-24
Posts 4060OH |
Can relate to the power of words... You captured the restless and the resolved... Misce' |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you so much for being in my world this morning, Misce', and for the complimentary thoughts you sent. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Understand where you're coming from, Jerry. Poetry has kept me reasonable sound...I think. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Haha I love the "I think," Ida. Sometimes I have my doubts about all this sanity too. Thank you for being here. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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CastleGuard Senior Member
since 2003-04-30
Posts 760Alberta, Canada |
Reading this, I found many common threads. ...poet...way to deal with...me... Yes, writing is in a sense a form of self-examination, introspection, in that process one may find the healing or at the least the means to one. Liked this one, Jerry, perhaps closer to mine than I cared to admit. Cheers, CG |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate the feedback, CG. Of course poets tend to write about themselves even when they don't think they are, little tidbits of the poets persona will insert itself. Then there are those who use poetry as a form of therapy. That's me. Thanks again for being here. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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