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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2013-07-20 07:11 AM

          The bayou is calm, it's at peace,
          Green scum floats atop the water.
          I think about my first daughter,
Is Paula alright or deceased?

          I've not heard from her for awhile,
          She's been through hell, she's been mauled,
          And she's thought of ending it all,
Emails unanswered, that's her style.

          It was last April that I'd heard,
          I hear her say, "I'm just like you,"
          And that, my friend, makes me so blue,
The last time she called her voice slurred.

          She's been a wild child, she's been bad,
          Put herself through college she did,
          Two degrees then sunk low, my kid,
Trying to prove she's just like dad.

©July 18, 2013 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

1 posted 2013-07-20 07:52 AM

Oh Jerry, how that must worry and hurt you. I know what it is like to know your kids are playing with fire and there is nothing you can do. Fortunately, I was able to keep in touch with mine and they "grew out of it".
They were lucky they could. Prayers for Paula. If she is just like you, it will all be okay in the end.

Lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2013-07-20 08:00 AM

Lori, thank you very much for your kind and considerate words. I can only hope.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Margherita
Member Seraphic

since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

3 posted 2013-07-21 03:14 AM

The voice of your heart is deeply perceived here, Jerry. I also reacted the way Lori reacted, thinking that if your daughter is on a Life Path like yours, all will be well and let's hope that positive change will occur soon, so that you both may still experience years of harmony together.

May your pain soon be alleviated.

Margherita

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2013-07-21 07:06 AM

Thank you, Margherita, and what a mind trip, because about six hours after I posted this poem, Paula emailed me. Unbelievable! I'm still in shock this morning.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08

Posts 22236
Eternity

5 posted 2013-07-21 07:24 AM

Wow, I have goosebumps too, dear Jerry!! Thoughts are vibrations and bound to affect our reality. I guess Paula felt the impact of your intense poem and felt the need to reach out. I hope she is doing fine.

Recover from the shock and make the best out of it. Let love flow ...

Margherita

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

6 posted 2013-07-21 07:55 AM

Oh, no doubt Paula and I were on the exact same wavelength, Margherita. I firmly believe that. Thank you for your thoughts.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

7 posted 2013-07-21 07:07 PM

This one just hurts... and more so for the lack of any consoling advice I have to offer. I feel your pain, Jer.

Michael

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2013-07-21 07:22 PM

Thanks Michael, don't know if you read above where I said that about six hours Paula got in touch with me after three months of nothing. It was an unreal feeling.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Michael

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Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

9 posted 2013-07-21 07:43 PM

Ah, that's great Jer. I can kind of relate to that one... my brother Andy whom I wrote that poem to a couple of weeks ago got in touch with me last week. That was the first anyone in my family heard from him in 6 months. The relief was undescribable. So glad you're experiencing some of the same.

Michael

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

10 posted 2013-07-21 07:58 PM

Yes, I read that poem, Michael, and you should be able to relate, it's fantastic for both of us. Damn! I'm happy for you man.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

EmmaRose
Senior Member

since 2011-03-02

Posts 1376
Midwest

11 posted 2013-07-21 10:13 PM

my heart sinks and then floats with hope of somehow things may be better for you and yours

jwesley
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-04-30

Posts 7563
Spring, Texas

12 posted 2013-07-22 12:39 PM

Blues for sure, my friend. Counting my blessings, I am, in all ways.

Good write though . . . expressed it well.

j.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

13 posted 2013-07-22 12:50 PM

Jerry, I read your first post and my heart went out to you.I have six adult children and no matter their age I would hurt if six months went by also. Then I read she
e-mailed. So happy she got that vibe you sent to her. Best toyou,jo

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

14 posted 2013-07-22 07:17 AM

Thanks Emma, thing have worked out for the best.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

15 posted 2013-07-22 07:19 AM

Appreciate your concern J., but she has gotten in touch.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

16 posted 2013-07-22 07:20 AM

Your kind words were a comfort, Jo, and Paula has been in touch.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Gale
Senior Member

since 2013-06-10

Posts 578
Russia

17 posted 2013-07-23 05:25 AM

So sad!
I hope everything will be alright with your daughter, Jerry!

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