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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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let’s face it may as well be honest about it all of our troubles in life we can trace back and understand we had a hand in it all we put ourselves in dire situations through our own misguided choices and then lament the consequences we are our own constellation simply put we scourge ourselves seeking the light when it is darkness all along we desire we play a dangerous game filling our pockets with stones and walk into the water seeking a myriad of heretofore unknown pleasures eh . . . and when things go wrong we have the audacity to forget it was our own choice to allow these wrongs to come into our lives I used my own choices my own life to write this poem although I used the word “we” ©May 26, 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 |
I think the "we" is appropriate, Jer. Many will relate to these words. Michael |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Michael, your thoughts are appreciated. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
"..in dire situations through our own misguided choices.." ~yes we do..and with almost shiny eyes- as we wade in.. *sighs "..we play a dangerous game filling our pockets with stones and walk into the water.." ~Awesome power in this image! The impending "sink" lures even us stubborn souls to the deep water. "We" applies just right here, Jerry  kudos sweetie, this is all truth & applies at diff points within my bungle of years as well..(love this) ~T "..But a tyrant spell has bound me, |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Awww, Tanya, and about that deep water, the stones were symbols of my very misguided choices, especially within those two lost decades of mine. I came close, very close to sinking into oblivion more than once. Eh . . . but I managed to wind up here through it all. I'm very happy that I did. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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WindWalker12 Member
since 2009-10-17
Posts 57 |
This is so true. If only more would think this way the world might be a better place. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I couldn't agree more WindWalker12. Unfortunately it took me quite a number of years before I understood it myself. Thanks for being here. ~*~ 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 |
I have a drink coozie that sez "I didn't say it was your fault. I said I was blaming you!" I know I dig all my own dark holes. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, I am/was very good at digging my own dark holes, Lori. I'm now at a place in life where I can finally be honest with myself about my life and my mistakes. Someone a few years ago help steer me to where I am now. If I ever see her in person I'm going to hug her for what she did. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
enjoyed...james |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Jerry. ~*~ 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 guess that's what life is about, Jerry. Learning. Ida |
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