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My Scars
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My Scars |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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My scars came early on in life, And put there by my father's wife. They were small scars for a small boy, It seemed what I liked she destroyed. As I grew older, scars increased, For the belt lash never did cease. Into manhood I was covered, Even so I played the lover. All for naught I would soon find out, Love and I had extended draughts. On into old age I made it, I faced the world like the dog; Pit. And there you were at my life's end, You smiled, we talked, and we did blend. Baby made the scars go away, Finding you was a five-star day. You have given me peace of mind, You dulled the rage and then confined. I love you, sha, I love you most, You are the best on either coast. ©May 7, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Sad story it seems to happen too much especially today. Jo |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I don't usually go down that road of self-pity, and actually I didn't with this poem. It's just that today being Mother's Day and all . . . Thank you Jo. . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Seems like we had similar childhoods, Jer. Like the twist this poem took. One never really knows what life has in store for them in the end. Michael |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Jerry! I get this one, about as much as I got the belt in youngster years, ALOT. lol. Emotion aside, ...you know I loved this, right? and a released acknowledgment to be sure  kuddos man! ~d Open arms can be the most fragile in the world... |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I thought about you on Mother's day. I knew there would be "the memories" I'm so happy they no longer have the power over you they once did. Love goes a long way to heal many things.  ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Michael, devina, and Lori. Appreciate your thoughts . . . <b>~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~</b> |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
back those days when you can't call 911 for child abuse? though now even the slightest hand touch is grounds for it.. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I understand jjote, they have gone from bad to worse. I had a very violent mother. Wore cuts, black eyes, whip marks, etc. to school. You are correct no one had the authority to step in and stop it. Now, again like you said a slap on the butt with your hand can wind you up in jail. Thank you for reading and commenting on. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Blessed be the one who helped you erasing the scars ... this is a sad memory to carry through life, but as you say the burden can be lightened through love and understanding. Well expressed. Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Well, yeah Margherita, it is something I have been beset with most of my life. Mother's day brought it all back, but the ending has changed to one of optimism. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I ache for the boy... understand too well... and applaud the man. The scars never disappear - but too many don't recognize salvation when it comes their way, giving themselves additional undeserved punishment. Powerful, painful write!! I was in your neck of the woods last week... thought about you when I saw the signs for Nicholls - but didn't think hollering your name would do any good. LOL I enjoyed being back in the home state, though... hope you're well! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Darn it, Ruth, That is a shame. I would have liked to have met you. Next time you plan a trip down here give me a shout and maybe we can meet, hug, shake hands and have some conversation. That would be nice. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I will try to do that! Unfortunately, one of my trips to Louisiana last week (I made two... and am still exhausted LOL) was for a funeral... we'll have to set something up when I'm not sobbing! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Heh.Heh I gotcha . . . Sorry for the sadness in your life. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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AmyMichelle Junior Member Posts 21 Charlotte, NC |
Hi Jerry! really loved this. the beginning was hauntingly sad, but I loved the ending, so beautiful. so happy to see you've found happiness! xx True love always waits. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Amy, I appreciate your thoughts. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
fine writing...nice to hear you talking of love...james |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you James. Yeah, it is nice writing about love. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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