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A Rainy Day
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A Rainy Day |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 the rain is a (((((wet hug))))) I prefer the clouds embrace and the obscurity within its shadows for it fits my own ominous mood for even within the gloom there are subtle flickerings of light making my illegitimate enjoyment endearing even as the rain, more moist than drops dampens my face, hands and attitude a taunting, teasing sort of fog so invasive and oppressive I began to hallucinate the visions, as is my frame of mind muddled, now quite upsetting standing in the dark of my failures I anticipate the need to feel something real, for the rain within is no longer a )))))wet hug((((( try as I may, my nightmares stand strong the ache is too dark I challenge myself to just feel, not ponder ©September 12, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Feeling, good or bad, is what it's all about, my friend. Without it we're a disaster waiting to happen. Good piece, j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, you got that right, J., sometimes we forget it, but if we're the original dead man/woman walking. Thanks for the comment. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Perhaps feelings are like messages and we need to acknowledge them before moving on into a hopefully better frame of mind. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Whatever they are, Helen, they are us in the moment. Feelings, even bad or scary ones, tell us we are alive and breathing. People with no feelings are the original dead man/woman walking. Thank you Helen, for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
I love the rain especially when Im getting ready to fall asleep. Enjoyed Jerry, nice picture too. A poem is never finished, only abandoned. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, I guess most people like the rain, Victoria, it is a soothing massage of the soul in my opinion. Thank you for being here with me in this rainy poem. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
I too like fog and clouds and the natural places they give you to hide. I love the rain too for the exact opposite reason... it leaves you nowhere to hide that's natural. It's almost like it has a purpose, seeking, finding, and cleansing. I have to play a little in the rain every time it does rain... guess I'm just weird like that. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Playing in the rain isn't weird, it's natural, Michael. Appreciate that you took the time to stop and read and comment. Thanks. ~*~ 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 |
this puts me in mind of when I hear an old song that once was a favorite that comforted me through a hard time and now the song is so tainted that I can hardly stand to listen to it. As always your pics are perfect! lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
That is a great way to put it, Lori, and thank you very much for saying it. It's the weekend, hope yours is good. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading this...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, James. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"I challenge myself to just feel, not ponder" When someone asks me how I feel... I just say: "With my hands." But I do understand, sometimes it's good to zone out and cut the circuits to the ponder box. Enjoyed the read Mr., per usual... 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 |
You're absolutely correct, JL, short-circuit the ponder box and try to relax and give the old gray matter some breathing room. Thanks for being here . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Rainy day stories. I also love the rain even with this memory of hurt put there by a mean old neighbor. One hot summer day a neighbor was watering the front yard. Little Jo was standing by just watching. He said, “Put your bathing suit one and I will give you a shower”. Home she ran, as she loved to dance in the rain, she put on the little black wool bathing suit. A little hole on the lower right side. But that did not bother her. It was put there by a moth I’m sure. Happily she skipped out to greet the rain that fell from the end of the hose and he laughed and put the hose away. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
What a grump, latearrival. That is just downright mean. Thanks for showing up here, even if you had something evil to say. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
This line: "I anticipate the need to feel something real," struck me strongly. I never expected it, and it blindsided me---well done! Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you very much, Nan. I have a cousin by the name of Nan. I like it when I get blindsided (in a good way) don't you? ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Jerry did not intend to spoil your poem.It just brought back that scene to me.I still like the rain and love to walk in it. Bestto you,The slient reader.LOL jo |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You didn't spoil anything, Jo, I was merely commenting back about you stupid and mean neighbor. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Enjoyed your poem, JP. When the dark clouds arrive I embrace my darkness when it begins to rain I am cleansed by it's lightness. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
As did I enjoy your appendage, Ms. E, long time no see. Thank you very much for being in my space. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
Your poetry is always wonderful and very thought provoking. I simply enjoyed this one indeed oh let it rain.(with love) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, ken, let it rain indeed. Thank you very much for continuing to support my poetry. Maybe one day I'll be able to rejoin the Blue Room. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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