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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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the age I am doesn't make me sad as I run my fingers through lightly sprinkled gray hair it's almost midnight except for me The Hovel is empty oh, my mutt is here, but sound asleep from the west the rain they promised began hours ago I watch it through the window cars speeding on the street expect to hear a crash I don't know why but in these later years I try to formulate the elixir you know . . . of the construction of life, happiness and . . . ah . . . why bother eradicating, disrepairing and collapsing what has gone on before with untrustworthy hindsight oh, the rain has slacked a man walking slowly comes into view the sidewalk is slick, glistening he stops; looks toward me he can see me through the window bright as I can see him 'neath the streetlight's strobe abruptly he continues his journey I'd not seen him before I arise step outside in the mist of the night I look down the street where he disappeared he isn't there but there's a back way to where I live I meld into the dark and wait for him to appear the man wore a cruel expression ©December 16, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (03-05-2013 07:50 AM).] |
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Victoria
since 2000-08-12
Posts 5869 |
Nicely done Jerry...enjoyed as always...I felt like I was there looking at the rain too...Im sure zoe keeps you company on those rainy nights. ~Victoria I was adored once too. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Wow! That was fast, Victoria. Yes, Zoe is my buddy. Thank you for being here in my strange world. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Now, that wasn't per chance your reflection in the glass, was it?? Cool write, my friend. I enjoyed the read. j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good morning, J, you know, it might have been, either that or acid flashback from the swinging sixties. ~*~ 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 |
This does give a feeling of being there, Jerry.Well done. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi, Ida . . . I thank you for the time spent reading and commenting on my poem . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
What does this man want, JP? Could this man be you? Just some thoughts running In my head, lol. Cool write, JP. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, the things we question and strive for answers, eh, Ms E. This man was real in my imagination. Was I seeing myself standing in that rain? If so, it would be a continuous trait I have written about over the years, that my demons are not really demons, they are merely me looking for salvation. Thank you for your presence, Ms E . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Good poem and I could see it in that I too, at times, do things, like visit an old stomping ground, just to break away from the ordinary. :-) -Bob |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hello Bob, I thank you for being here reading and commenting on my poetry . . . ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~ |
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