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Driftwood |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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Dictated to Lori . . . Not your kind of driftwood, still . . . alone looking for driftwood along the bayou the bayou is deep the bayou is mighty currents strong and deadly only fools dare swim in the bayou as I search for the driftwood which will take my fancy I remember others who search like me whether they search along a bayou or a lake wherever the driftwood search will take them we search for driftwood which will capture our hearts making us feel special very special indeed ©July 6, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ 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 |
Ah Driftwood, now that takes me back. Thanks for reminding me. that made me feel special. bless your heart ~L |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Who doesn't find in driftwood something of value. My brother made lamps of it.I looked upon it as art. Enjoy thid.Jo |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Oh, you are special, Lori, glad you liked it . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Jo, there is just something about driftwood that brings out the best in us . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Thanks for the clarity, Jerry; I didn't know a bayou was deep. I always thought they were at the most chest high to an adult male and dangerous, yes, for crocs, moccasins, etc. Enjoyed this. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Bayou Lafourche, which is within walking distance from where I sit is deep. How deep I have no idea, there may be a marker for how deep it is, but don't remember seeing one. And yes, varmints of all sizes call the bayou their home. Thanks for the read and the comments. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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devina Member Elite
since 1999-10-28
Posts 3539Cali |
Doubly heartfelt dear Jerry, fer the dedication to Lori & fer lovin' on the humble offering of this heat drenched water & treescape..*still, acks to summer, lol. up fer another toe dippin?  (ty)missed your bayou'd thoughts sweetie, be ever~well! ~T "..But a tyrant spell has bound me, |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You betcha I'm up for another toe dippin', Tanya. As a matter of fact after I read what you said I did just that . . . Many thanks my friend for your sweet comments . . . ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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jjote Senior Member
since 2002-12-25
Posts 1088Ontario, Canada |
no bayous around our area..just lakes and the sea(when I get back to my childhood home- which i will be this weekend for 2 months!)...but it looks like a good place to ruminate...Lacking that, ever watch the ocean roarrrr? or the waves lapping the shore...these memories do linger on, and my mind sometimes takes me there in my lonely moments...And driftwood may be likened to floating seaweeds, jellyfish... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yep, it's whatever turns you on, jjote. Yes, I have watched the waves lapping the shore. I have lived in Long Island, NY, and spent many a day in the sun at Jones Beach. Plus I now live within an hour of the Gulf of Mexico, and while it can't compare with the Pacific, or Atlantic Oceans, it has its moments. Thank you for commenting. ~*~ 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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Tomer Senior Member
since 2002-06-28
Posts 1168Michigan |
Jerry I enjoyed the way you conveyed your story and the focus of driftwood really stuck with me. Take care. Tomer |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you Tomer, happy you liked my poem. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
you must be referencing to the alligators or is it crocodiles when you say only fools swim in the bayou...james |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Call them any name you wish. ~*~ When they give you ruled paper write sideways. ~*~ |
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