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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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sometimes the wretchedness and suffering of my life comes to call and there has been much o’er the years the only solace I’ve found was my emotional essence (soul to some) BUT I prefer essence we all have this essence within us those who choose not to look unto that essence is a fool from the moment we emerge from our mother’s womb essence comes from within I write this poem knowing death is standing beside me matters not if I am struck down in this instance my words will somehow find their place within the essence of another and will be said on the morrow they will live can another spew out words of a dead poet? I know not, but I know this sometimes when I conjure up words I have the strangest sensation that they are not my words at all but the words of some poet long dead when I am left with that feeling I shiver tho it be in the heat of summer therefore I have come to the conclusion in my mind at least we poets are part and parcel of ourselves and lingering poets pushing their words into our thoughts ©February 24, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ When 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 |
it wouldn't surprise me in the least.... I often wonder about that when I find poems of mine that I really like but don't remember writing. I like to think my muse is, in essence, essence. ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You got it Lori. Hey! When you get a chance I'd appreciate it if you would check out "Nancy." ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
I write because it will be my only legacy to those I love left behind, because in my words though poets, long dead, or maybe still living have voiced these same sentiments - my essence, as you rightly say. Good thoughts, Jerry |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
This is not meant to be uneasy, but try to write about something other than yourself. Broaden the thoughts. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Many thanks, jjote, each poet, novelist, writer of whatever "need" to write or they wouldn't keep on keeping on. Sure, we are affected by the ghosts of other poets we like and read, as I am sure they were also. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
Just trying to do you a favour |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Redstart. You write about what the hell you want to write about and stop telling me what I should write. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
Ok, message received and not understood. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Get off my case, man. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Redstart Senior Member
since 2014-05-16
Posts 535 |
Message received and understood: I'm off you case. |
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J.J.thomas Member Posts 84 |
First off I don't know who you are redstart, but this a fantastic poem, it touches on a feeling I have had before. I related very much. Keep writind what ever the heck you want jerry its awesome! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ahhh . . . Thank you JJ, much appreciated. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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EmmaRose Senior Member
since 2011-03-02
Posts 1376Midwest |
you pull no punches and are a poet of true grit...don't give in to the naysayers but then again, you're a crusty guy and wouldn't do that ever. great poem ! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Good morning Emma, and thank you for your very kind thoughts. No. I will never give in. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I sometimes feel the same way, Jerry. Ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You are a kindred spirit, Ida, thank you. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
I have come to the conclusion in my mind at least we poets are part and parcel of ourselves and lingering poets pushing their words into our thoughts who is to know and say, I remember writing and feeling like I was in some kind of beautiful trance....so....whose to say ? Lovely way of expressing the out of body experience..... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you LeeJ, for your solicitous thoughts on the subject, they are much appreciated. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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