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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2014-02-05 07:58 AM

To live alone in the dwindling years,
Is oft a choice unmade, but pushed on thou,
Where love's bluntness cannot catch cupids spear,
Although thrown, it is sometimes disavowed.

Life's persistence unfolding happenstance,
Heaps mountains of denial in your way,
Makes you wary of a casual glance,
From the lovely, recently widowed Mae.

Your days unfold like a death-watching clock,
You do what you want, and answer to none,
No one to tell you you've worn the wrong sock,
The end of your days, it's been a long run.

Make what you want of life while you still can,
We die alone, even with friends and fans.

©March 11, 2010 / Jerry Pat Bolton

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Bluesy Socrateaser
Member Elite

since 2002-11-07

Posts 2417
In The Mirror

1 posted 2014-02-05 08:16 AM

The widow Mae is ever the optimist and wise in her years. She may improve your view on a few things.

Spend some time with her Jerry, then return to this poetry of yours and give it a wink.

(Later this year I'll be traveling to Bastrop and may want to drop in on her myself)

Best from Bluesy

...just bein' Bluesy

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2014-02-05 08:26 AM

Tis true you may be alone in body, but in spirit your Hovel is crowded. You are dearly loved.
Mae can give you warmth, (and surely a smile) I will not disagree with Blusey. I knew a Mae once, her name was Eusta B.

Lori

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

3 posted 2014-02-05 08:46 AM

Hah! I've no doubt Mae might could give me new directions to think, Bluesy. It's been a long time since I was in Bastrop. Thanks for stopping by.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2014-02-05 08:47 AM

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

5 posted 2014-02-05 08:49 AM

You are absolutely correct, Lori, The Hovel is crowded. Yep, it surely is. Ahhh . . . Eusta B.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

Richy
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since 2003-05-03

Posts 3050

6 posted 2014-02-05 08:47 PM

aww Jerry this made me sad..

it seems like the older we get the faster it went by..

and we just cant appreciate something like we do when we get a chance, later, to see it in a whole new perspective..

please appreciate yourself.. we're all glad you're here among us.. sharing in our fears, and camraderie..

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

7 posted 2014-02-05 09:14 PM

Don't be sad, buddy. I was just stating a fact. I'm at peace, man.

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~

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