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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 It's dark and creepy in this south Louisiana swamp where I reside. But even darker and creepier thoughts have taken up residence with me. Stagnation is its name. Stagnation is a carbuncle, which, if left alone will surely take the place of actual life and breath. Look into the eyes of the next person you perceive to have been smitten with the stagnation curse. You may have to look in the mirror. There you will plainly see the desire of these misguided souls to chance nothing in, and for, life. They tread water in a deep, cold, and cavernous pool of existence. They think it not important to take on life and strive for all it holds, and even make fun of those who do seek a better way, a more comfortable life. They're content to sit home and wait for . . . The Check. This way they avoid being defeated in the game of life. Their life is managed and controlled by Big Brother. Defeat is something to fear and run from. Better do nothing than to strike out on a new road. For up ahead they may run into a fork in that road; thus a choice must be made, and on an on it goes. Who knows where the road they have chosen will take them? No, it's better to sit and mold grow old and ferment into a hazy resemblance of oneself. Generation . . . after . . . generation . . . after . . . To stagnate is to never see the sun. ©November 13, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (11-14-2012 07:38 AM).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Jerry I love the show Swamp People and it is creepy at night when they are catching frogs and snakes and those alligators. I like that other show too about cops in the bayou but I cant remember the name right off hand. Enjoyed your words Jerry. ~V~ A poem is never finished, only abandoned. - Paul Valery (1871-1945) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sorry to say I haven't seen those shows. I gave up on television three years ago when I moved after my wife died. I don't miss it, although there were a few shows I liked, but not enough of them to continue paying the bill every month. Thanks for your nice0-nice, Victoria, it is appreciated. ~*~ 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 hear where you are coming from... you make a good point. lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good morning, Lori. Thanks. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Fine writing...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks...Jerry ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"No, it's better to sit and mold grow old and ferment into a hazy resemblance of oneself. Generation . . . after . . . generation . . . after . . . To stagnate is to never see the sun." Amazing how well you put words, and verses together and make so much sense out of life. Great job, my friend! 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 |
I appreciate your wonderful compliment, JL, thank you very much . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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