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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2013-05-05 07:25 AM

The fence you have erected
     You say protects you;
It's strong and so resistance
     Keeps away the blues.

Hollow I love you's bends the fence;
True love makes it fall, sans pretense.

You deserve what's best in life
     Keep your dark at bay;
Forgiving yourself a start
     Then true love can play.

©April 18, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

BluesSerenade
Member Patricius

since 2001-10-23

Posts 10549
By the Seaside

1 posted 2013-05-05 02:00 PM

There you go!! Reminds me of the lyrics from "Desperado"

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Desperado, why don't you come to your senses?
Come down from your fences, open the gate

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Nice write, JP~

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2013-05-05 02:18 PM

Hey! That's a pretty neat comparison, Lori, thank you.

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

suthern

Member Seraphic

since 1999-07-29

Posts 20723
Louisiana

3 posted 2013-05-07 10:23 AM

This is something I need to read every day... as both reminder and commitment to hope.

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2013-05-07 10:40 AM

Thank you, suthern, for your kind words. I fought myself for years and it was only after I learned how to forgive myself did I breathe pure, free air.

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

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

5 posted 2013-05-07 12:03 PM

There is much wisdom in this piece JerryPat. I love the way you captured this gentle reminder for all to keep in mind. Such a lovely write, much enjoyed.

Best wishes,
/Kit

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2013-05-07 12:28 PM

I appreciate that you stopped by today, Kit, and for your nice comments.

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

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2013-05-07 11:43 PM

quote:
Forgiving yourself a start...

So much said in these few words. Enjoyed!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2013-05-08 06:53 AM

Good morning Bob, good to see you this find Wednesday morning. Thanks for the read and comment.

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

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

9 posted 2013-05-15 08:53 AM

How did I miss this little gem? Glad I found it. It speaks to me.

lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2013-05-15 09:01 AM

Thank you, Lori, I like your comment very much.

~*~ I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down. ~*~

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