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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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it took someone to flat out state something to me which, in turn, caused me to unearth something vile I’d kept hidden for many years what she said made me shine some light on the darkness within my soul even at this late date in time maybe . . . just maybe I can finally be a whole person I knew where to look to find this piece of me it’d been lodged within my darkness for many, many years waiting for me to set it free for me to be free but it took a direct, somewhat crude statement for me to actually admit to this part of me that I had hidden all my life except that one time in my memoir I actually brought the subject up never again ahhh . . . but it was still there this part of my absolute identity so I raise a glass to the one who so honestly put me on a search of my inner self after some internal self-conversation I made myself proud after a fitful night’s sleep I woke up feeling good about myself the mirror shows what has happened to me my frown is gone she made that happen by just being honest very, very honest with me I owe her . . . big time ©May 29, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Glad that frown is gone, Jer. For some people that never comes, and the subconscious elbows they throw their whole life leaves nothing but a chorus of frowns behind them. Maybe yours can end differently. Michael |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
"..after a fitful night’s sleep I woke up feeling good about myself.." This? Is *important! Soo happy for you, Jerry! (for this and for your good company  )be well ~T "..But a tyrant spell has bound me, |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep. Glad the frown is gone too, Michael. Thank you very much for being here. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Tanya, you give some of the coolest comments. Thank you for being in my corner all the time . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (05-30-2015 10:00 AM).] |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
My friend, I couldn't be happier for you! It is wonderful to know you are still growing and learning and living life well. How great to find unexpected peace in your heart now. Hugs! ~L |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Lori, you just cannot believe. I have two women who have helped guide me to a better understand of my inner self. Jane is one and I have a feeling you know who the other one is. Thank you for always being here. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
it 's good to have someone recover a hidden good part of you, brings it out into the open once more..makes life worthwhile to live again. So behave now Jerry..*smile* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You are so right about finding "a hidden good part of you," jjote, and I'll do what I can about behaving . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
An unveiling of your journey through "recovery." Well done; no need to unveil the piece of you, just the celebration! Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Virginia. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
wonderful...james |
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srizah Junior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 34India |
somebody being honest usually ricochets off and may cause collateral damage. here your poetry just made you bounce and catch her. good day to you... Live Life! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah you're right, srizah, many times being told something honestly can cause friction . . . But not this time . . . Thank you for the time spent reading and commenting on my poem. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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