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Searching for Words to Write
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Searching for Words to Write |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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Searching for the right words, Noun's adjectives, and so forth. Sometimes they're right there to pick, But some scamper off to the north. If you're lucky words come in gales, And fresh idea are yours to hold. It's then you're happy you're alive, Everything you touch turns to gold. Yes! That's when the sun dazzles you, And gives to you a healthy flush. Making those dark days disappear, You feel giddy like your first crush. And you revel in the moment, And forget the bad days of yore. When words you used were all spoiled, All you could do was walk the floor. So when the words come, just be glad, That the well is full for you. But be careful of arrogance, For someday they'll be sparse and few. ©December 16, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Yes Jerry, I think we are all like that, all searching for words. I receive word of the day in my email but so far havent used any of them...I like the word lollygagging but havent used that either. ha!  ~Victoria I was adored once too. William Shakespeare [This message has been edited by Victoria (02-26-2013 08:58 AM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Victoria, for your comments. I'm always looking for different ways to say things, but wind up reverting back to the old tried and true method. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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ken206573 Member
since 2008-10-14
Posts 487 |
I enjoyed every line as well as every word. I always enjoy reading your poetry. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I appreciate your kind remarks, Ken. Thanks very much . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Well, as they say, Jerry, nothing good lasts forever. However, I can't imagine your words ever being few and far between. I think words have a will of their own and just use us to do their bidding but, of course, they do have to rest every now and again. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Haha! Yes, and when mine rest, Helen, they tend to forget to get back in the game after their sabbatical. Thanks for taking the timer to read and comment . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
points well taken indeed ... fine 'write' ... In my opinion, 'words' are the one inexhaustible source of true 'magic' in this lovely 'ol world! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
quote: In my opinion, my friend, I completely and totally agree with your opinion. Thank you for being here . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
You could always write in "Binery" that way, the rhyme and meter are handled much easier. Rex |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks for the advice, Rex, I appreciate the time you took to read and comment on my poem. Was your father a big Rex Allen fan? Just curious. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
He was ... but I think he was disappointed when he found out I liked girls better than horses |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Haha! That's funny. Yeah, I had that feeling that was the reason for the name. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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