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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2015-05-15 10:52 PM

oh, he found the dark road
failing at every turn
his world took him by the hand
and wasted his flower of youth
he tasted
he drifted naked
among smoke-filled rooms
phony laughter
one night stands and warm bodies
with cold hearts
his unspoken thoughts
kept him seeking for the truth
eh . . .when truth was addressed
he ran and hid
though his road was dark and dangerous
somehow he managed to
steer the course
and now he is here
with a kaleidoscope world at his fingertips
he sheds no tears
though spears have pierced his soul
the dark road
was what made him who he is today
a man who
has found peace
and love
life does surprise us

©May 9, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

devina
Member Elite

since 1999-10-28

Posts 3539
Cali

1 posted 2015-05-15 11:35 PM

It has also been my experience, anything dark usually produces that which makes us, US...strong, feisty, and more appreciative of what light that we might come across.

You've captured that aspect perfectly Jerry!
~T

Michael

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-08-13

Posts 7666
California

2 posted 2015-05-15 11:59 PM

All those spears... we learn from them, and grow from them. No matter what, they shape us. Hopefully, they teach to appreciate the better aspects of life. Because of the appreciation I have today for things I would have neglected even a decade past, I would not trade my scars for anything. With you completely on this one, Jer.

Michael

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

3 posted 2015-05-16 07:09 AM

Jerry,
It does my heart good to hear you so happy. It is awesome when we can stand atop that steaming pile of our past and know it did not defeat us. In fact we came out smelling like, er..ah..rose! I hope in these golden years you find the deepest contentment and sense of well being.~L

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2015-05-16 08:33 AM

Thank you all, devina, Michael and Lori.

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

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