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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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People keep asking, "What's this world coming to?" My answer is that it isn't coming, it's already here. / The school shooting has finally caused me to put something out concerning how things are going in the world. these days are timorous and overflowing with distractions hiding the measureless melancholy which great hurt can bring about soon, however, we're able to calm down long enough to see . . . utter confusion zero capabilities zilch reality naysayers and haters ©December 21, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Yes, Jerry, the world is on a downward slide that's for sure. If there is a devil then I reckon he's pulling out all the stops. It's a pity that mankind is mostly unaware but then again who can really compete with the deceptiveness prevalent in this world of ours today. We're just pawns anyway on someone's chess board so all we can do is look to ourselves and hold and act out better thoughts. We sigh, we cry, be we are still alive so all things considered that is indeed a blessing - I think and then sometimes don't think. Helen |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
"I think and then sometimes don't think." I hear every word of that, Helen. Where did our downward slide begin I wonder. Was it the flapper era. The mad sixties. Or are we, as you suggested, just pawns on someone's chessboard. I do know that the values I grew up with in the 1950's are nowhere to be found these days, and although I am guilty of tossing some of them aside myself, I never, ever expected to see days like we are living through. 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 |
Yes the whole world had changed especially concerning peace. Lots of violence out there Jerry. I guess you will be avoiding the crowds today in New Orleans? ~Victoria Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I not only avoid the crowds in New Orleans, Victoria, I avoid them in what used to be the sleepy little town of Thibodaux where I live. I've been there, done that, with all the insanity. No mas, no mas . . . Thanks for stopping by, my friend. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Duck1946 Member
since 2011-05-16
Posts 84Nebraska |
Yes there are great acts of violence. But also, great acts of kindness. Loved the poem! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I know there is, Duck, but it seems the violence is overpowering the kindness. Thanks for stopping by, I really do appreciate it. ~*~ A non-writing writer is a monster courting insanity.--Kafka ~*~ |
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OLIAS Senior Member
since 2000-06-20
Posts 1090Pearl city Iowa |
You echo my thoughts, thank you for the great write. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, OLIAS, for reading and commenting on my poem today. ~*~ Every revolution evaporates and leaves behind only the slime of a new bureaucracy.― Franz Kafka ~*~ |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Thought provoking! Kat >^..^< |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I appreciate your presence here, Kat, and many thanks for your comment . . . ~*~ 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 |
You are right, Jerry. I am sure there were people with mental issues and plenty of guns (my Dad had guns and a house full of kids, by the way)when I was was young, but no one went out and shot children that I recall. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
In those days, Ida, at least in my days, I rode a stick horse and had a real looking pistol just like the Lone Ranger and I only shot bad guys not children. Thank you for you read and comments. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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