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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana

0 posted 2015-10-14 09:52 AM


my life has turned simple
old sol awakes me so very silently
the voices in my head
have quieted
need that first cuppa joe
the lights come on hesitantly in my head
shining on the voices sharing space
I laugh aloud
there is joy within my heart
no matter what those voices say
I make my oatmeal and blueberries
sprinkle cinnamon
Add the honey
I retain the joy of my simple life
thwarting those voices
who wish me death
I begin to hum an old tune
humming always calms the voices
my life
from its reckless
pursuit for freedom where there were none
to ultimate danger
and needing to expose myself
to it
knowing I could never experience
such a calm existence
as I now enjoy
eh . . .
again I laugh aloud
no one here to hear it
‘cept Zoe
I step outside with Zoe following
spread my arms wide
facing the north
holding them out in the direction of you
it is another day
a simple day
my love is steadfast

©February 13, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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

© Copyright 2015 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Ticklefingers
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Posts 710
Louisiana
1 posted 2015-10-14 11:41 AM


This is peace.
              ...from within to without

Mellowing from top to bottom.


Carpe Diem JerryPat.


               Take along a 'pair of eights'

She told me "play one for your supper Danny and maybe you'll get breakfast".

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2015-10-14 11:44 AM


Caught those eights, and will keep them close.

Thank you, Ticklefingers, have a great day . . .

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

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
3 posted 2015-10-14 03:41 PM


Enjoyed this joyous day. May you have many
more like this. JO

latearrival
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Florida
4 posted 2015-10-14 03:42 PM


Enjoyed your joyous day. May you have many more like this. JO
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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South Louisiana
5 posted 2015-10-14 03:46 PM


Thank you, Jo, and believe me when I say I intend to have this kind of day for the rest of my life.

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

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16
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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA
6 posted 2015-10-14 10:58 PM


I have to say I enjoyed reading this...james
JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
7 posted 2015-10-15 06:47 AM


Thank you,James . . .

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

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