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A Place to Go |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 [NOT THE REAL CYPRESS BUT CLOSE ENOUGH] eh . . . doesn't happen very often but sometimes that old friend from the past comes to call friends name is despair when that happens I usually find my way to a place of comfort when the weather is nice like it has been lately a placeI accidentally found an ancient cypress tree which sets a good piece back from the bank of Bayou Lafourche if the weather is good I go there when despair comes knocking it is a peaceful place I sit at the base of the monster cypress close my eyes and listen to nature's voice around me I do this until there comes a time I recognize the elegance of this place it liberates me ©December 2, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wonderful, dear Jerry. The trees have a very special healing energy indeed. You have chosen the right place to restore peace and serenity inside. Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
The old tree is a symbol of wisdom. And you yourself have gained much wisdom over the years. To your credit you attempt to share what you have learned both good and bad with us that we might have an easier time than you. You are a good man my friend.  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Many thanks, Margherita, I know you're correct about the trees. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Sometimes I wonder about how much wisdom I have acquired, Lori. Most days I don't think near enough. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
No, we never get enough wisdom. Besides nobdy likes a know it all. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Heh.Heh If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Churchill called it his 'black dog' ... I call it my 'dark wolf ' ... glad you have such places to go to get away from 'ol despair ! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Bruce. I appreciate your thoughts. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
roots below the earth branches touch the sky what better place for the poet to both lose and find himself I like this very much |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I like your poem very much also Emma. Thank you very much. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
It is wise to know that we can never acquire enough wisdom. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Ida. Dammit I'm Mad is Dammit I'm Mad spelled backward. |
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