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Misery and Memories
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Misery and Memories |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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buried my misery in the far corner of the backyard 'neath a stately old oak the oak died, misery still lives I loaded up the trunk of the Taurus with all my worthless memories drove fifty miles, dumped them beside the road when I got home they opened the door for me ©March 6, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
Heavy stuff, well written, jerry. I can relate... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, a lot of us can relate, Ice. Thanks for being here. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I can relate too my friend. Good writing as always Jerry. Lori  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Lori. |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Don't know what to say JP, but I do hear you. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hearing another person's pleas is a nice thing to do, Ms E. Sometimes it helps. Thank you. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
loved the last line and am smiling, not b/c I thought this was funny, but b/c you hit the nail right on the head...sooooo true...well done |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Haha! See! I'm laughing with you, LeeJ. In my case I think it is laughing to keep from crying . . . Thank you for stopping by my place in the Blue Room. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
Man! You do this so well. I too enjoyed visiting your "blue room" Reminds me to check my hat at the door. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hi, JL, good to see you. Thank you for your comments as always. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
THIS is really cool - and the last line . . . awesome! j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, thank you tremendously, j., I soundly appreciate it. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
This was like saying that you can't run away from your problems and your past but in a much cooler way. Enjoyed Kat >^..^< |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes indeed, Kat, you got the thrust of the poem, thank you for commenting . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
many will relate Jerry, well penned! Love is the life of the soul... |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Fascinating presentation, Jerry. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yes, tracie66, many can and do relate here. Thank you for your presence. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Appreciate your kind words, Ida. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
There's no running from memories, my friend. But the angst is heavy, and you make many nod their heads in understanding.  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
No, you can't outrun memories, Karilea. They are there, fixed in your brain until the brain itself goes. Thank you for being here . . . ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
JP2...I was told a story once about a poet that use to post here but no longer does. he was involved in a terrible car wreck and a few days later when he came too in the hospital he had no memory of who he was or what had happenned to him. Shortly after that he said God spoke to him and told him his new name was Bill and he had big plans for him. Over the next few months Bill slowly began to heal, but he never did remember who he was before and he had no memories to recall. A sad but true story. JP2 maybe you want to hold onto your memories...Paul Not trying to sound condecending, This just brought back my memory of him. Bill Charles RIP Friend & Poet. Check out his poetry Jerry if you want to do a search in the archives here of his name. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Paul for the information about Bill. I will check him out. Also thank you for stopping by and commenting on my poem. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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