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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2013-04-25 07:29 AM

in my mind there is a place
as close to me as Savoie's Swamp
hidden in misty tomorrows
this place sits beside the slow running
bayou of forgiveness
you are there
your dress pulled up mid-thigh
ankle deep, hair highlighted by the sun
outlining your long, graceful legs
you look up
catch me watching you
you smile
I walk toward you
saying, I told you I'd come back, sha

©April 14, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

1 posted 2013-04-28 08:43 PM

Wow, Jer... the "place" you write of seems so much more envyable than the place I wrote of today.

quote:
slow running
bayou of forgiveness

I love that!

Michael

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2013-04-28 08:49 PM

Thanks, Michael, I haven't read your poem today, been busy all day. Going there after I thank you again for stopping in my part of the world. I know you don't write about the world as I do, although I have my dark moments.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

3 posted 2013-05-01 12:09 PM

Thanks for allowing us to share in a bit of voyeurism with you, and, I agree, this 'place' this 'bayou of forgiveness' where you have taken us and where you have been taken back (two meanings) is a very enjoyable place.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2013-05-01 12:22 PM

Yes indeed, Bob, it is a good one and my thoughts wander there off and on. Good thoughts to have I must say. Thank you for being here.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

5 posted 2013-05-01 02:22 PM

Got to agree with the guys on this one Jerry, there is something special about it.

lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2013-05-01 02:32 PM

Thank you, Lori, and what makes it special is the woman who is waiting . . .

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

Marchmadness
Member Rara Avis

since 2007-09-16

Posts 9271
So. El Monte, California

7 posted 2013-05-02 03:09 AM

Good one, Jerry. Everyone needs that special place.
Ida

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

8 posted 2013-05-02 05:13 AM

Beautiful visuals and phrasing brought forth in this lovely piece JerryPat, very much enjoyed!

Best wishes,
/Kit

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

9 posted 2013-05-02 06:32 AM

Yes they do, Ida, and I know I am fortunate.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2013-05-02 06:33 AM

Kit, appreciate your presence in my world, thank you.

~*~ How does Moses make his tea? Hebrews it. ~*~

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

11 posted 2013-05-10 06:54 PM

Nothing like spending a little time in the swamp...a pleasure to read...James

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

12 posted 2013-05-10 07:02 PM

Yeah, you're right, James, welcome to Savoie's Swamp, and thank you.

~*~ I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me. ~*~

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