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Going Down |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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no, not that kind of going down perverts I don't recall that moment in time I made it to the pinnacle but somewhere along the line I started going down no matter I can't remember hitting the peak of my existence I was too busy doing things my way think I first became aware that things were changing for the worst I noticed things began to falter somewhat the downward spiral was kicking my ass every day until I'm where I am today hooked up to an oxygen apparatus yeah . . . never thought this sad day would come you might think I'm feeling sorry for myself you'd be wrong never thought I'd live to hit forty everything else is lagniappe I also understand something else unless a stroke lays me low a heart attack out and out kills me being hooked up to the oxygen apparatus is probably as far as I will allow myself to go to keep me going there will be a time I will utilize my own escape ©December 22, 2014 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (12-22-2014 08:58 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This one hurts, dear Jerry. I do hope that the oxygen is only a temporary necessity. I wish you that your health may improve, so that you will still enjoy your life. Every day is a gift anyway. We know that the time comes when there is this "Going Down" and I think we all fear that. But the greatest fear is that we might not be self-sufficient anymore. In this perspective I understand your sad thoughts, but let us not hurry ahead. Your pen trembled here and that's what made this piece so intense and filled with suspense. Trust the enormous power of your body to recover. Do not give in. May you quickly recover! Margherita  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Margherita, thank you so much for you kindness. As for my health improving, I'm afraid it will not. I have emphysema plus a couple of more heavy duty ills that could lay me low. But I didn't mean for the poem to give the impression I was sad or even unhappy. I have the piece these day I have never had before. ~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
It is so good that you have reached this inner peace, dear Jerry. I didn't perceive desperate sadness in your words actually, but of course it is never easy to cope with illness. And it does hurt when we realize that we are somehow "out of balance" physically. Be well! Margherita |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Jerry I understand.As we age, these thoughts do come to the fore. It is just the wondering of how and when. I just hope it is while I sleep that is the best way to be on our way to a new experience. best to you, jo |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Jo, we never really know of course unless we take matters into our own hands. ~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~ |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Hi Jerry. This is indeed a sad slice of reality. May peace be the overriding emotion at this time but as for taking things into our own hands perhaps we could take things into our own minds? Maybe we can decide that way - I don't really know but maybe we could think it and so it is? Anyway, let's not go there. Life may not be as it once was but it is life and for that there's always gratitude. My best to you over this festive season and for the coming year. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Helen. I am actually doing quite well thanks to the miracle drugs I take. Appreciate your concern, I really do. ~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Ahh...but not too soon...okay? |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Absolutely Karilea . . . Thanks . . . ~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~ |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
No idea what you meant by that first line, Jerry. But your prolific and profound poetry has a more personal touch having read this. A big, manly hug from a small bird. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
First line Redstart, you've never heard the phrase she/he went down on me? A nicer way than saying she she/she sucked my . . . Thanks for that manly hug, I accept and give you one back. Thank you. ~*~ When politicians give up on liberty, it falls to poets to preserve it. Or write its epitaph. ~*~ |
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