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When Youth Takes Over
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When Youth Takes Over |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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I’m an old guy each day my physical façade becomes more used by the wear and tear of living another day although my ills and physical problems causes me to walk more slowly makes me look more intensely where I walk ahhh . . . but when I’m inside The Hovel my outward appearances are muted as I turn my thoughts to reveal the youth which still resides in my mind so I write my poems which will someday be performed in open mike by the youth of both sexes my imagination comes alive again with the crisp, dynamic vocalized young voices these words of mine written by me, the old guy will somehow be smiling at the healthy and firm bodies reciting my words giving them the insight kept dormant all these long years the young give me life with my words ©January 16, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You are much younger than you might think, Poet. And yes, I can hear the words of younger voices saying, one to the other, "I wish I could have written this one!" |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, Karilea, thank you for reading and speaking your peace on my poem today. It is good to see you over here again. Thank you again. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very beautiful, dear Jerry. I love this thought of your poetry reaching the young generation as a gift of your life's work. Yes, they will love your words and find many a life lesson, all wrapped in the beauty of your art on a wide range of topics. (I am also slowing down, being more cautious, but just like you say, the heart's visions are not affected by passing time!) You are more prolific in writing than many younger people. Keep on doing what you love to do, you do it well! Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Margherita, you always comment in such a way that warms my weary old heart. I thank you for that. I suppose all poets, or at least the serious ones, want to be remembered and read by future generations. I do and I am not ashamed of that wish. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
That's a very legitimate wish, dear Jerry, after all our poems are messengers of our hearts and they are meant to be shared and read.  Poems are like the scent of flowers, they contribute to enrich our lives and the lives of our fellow travelers on this our blue planet, raising the awareness of the wonder and the beauty of our existence, in midst of all the struggles we experience and all its miseries and mysteries yet unveiled. You have reason to be proud, actually. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
keep the youth in our heads, jerry for and by emotive and splendid writes, your words are very convincing and graceful, thanks a lot yann |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Truly written, Jerry ) Your mental age has nothing to do with the calendar! Recently I played with one test detecting the "inner" age: http://www.mbti123.com/mental/en/ It was funny ) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yann, your kind words have started my say off wonderfully. Thank you. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you very much Gale, I agree with you concerning age. I'll check out the test a little later. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
I know young people that are decrepit in spirit and older ones that live on eternally in youthful spirit. and that's all that matters, when the heart is joyful and alive as are you |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hear you loud and clear Emma. I'm one of the older ones who have the spirit of youth flowing within me. It is the only way to go. Thank you sincerely for you being here. ~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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