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JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

0 posted 2015-11-29 10:19 AM

in my middle and old age
my heart found the way
in the midst of a grand old swamp
where . . .
finally I put down roots
and, if my inner self moves me to
I wander alone
amid the cypress trees
such beauty
and all for me to see
on the bank of
Bayou Lafourche
I sit and watch the water's
meandering current move steadily on
maybe see an old bull gator's
eyes scoping me just above the water
rest of him is hidden
I'm the trespasser
so happy I found this place
and it invited me to stay

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (11-29-2015 11:09 AM).]

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

1 posted 2015-11-29 10:24 AM

You are a lucky man that your wandering toes
decided to root themselves in the swamp. You have been very prolific there. Your children have found you there. You have eased your heart and soul there. I believe it gives you strength as well as peace my friend. ~L

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

2 posted 2015-11-29 10:55 AM

Thank you.

Mr Martini
Member
Posts 366
Beneath The Line

3 posted 2015-11-29 08:27 PM

"Roots" Mr. Bolton, make you a lucky man even if you planned it all that way. Bayous, Cypress trees and alligators speaks of the more temperate places one might call home. So far, all I hear about is snow, ice and the cold which produces them.

You write very well of your environs much like Mr. Adams. Reading yourself and he is always a pleasure.

Here's to you and here's to me and should we ever disagree, here's to me!

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

4 posted 2015-11-29 08:34 PM

Thank you, Mr Martini.

latearrival
Member Ascendant

since 2003-03-21

Posts 5499
Florida

5 posted 2015-11-29 08:44 PM

It is good to know you feel you have found your roots. I feel fine in Florida but also long for the sweet village life of Guilford Conn. Check it out and you will understand. But I am happy here, especially as the winds and snow begin to show in the North.Best to you. Jo

Pete_W
Member
Posts 185
Scotland (UK)

6 posted 2015-11-30 11:14 AM

Through your words I got a glimpse of your home, very much enjoyed.
Thanks
Pete

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

7 posted 2015-11-30 11:38 AM

Ye, I can see why you would be homesick about Guilford, Conn, Jo. What a wonderful, rustic (overused word,) but . . . It works for me after I strolled through your hometown. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem.

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

8 posted 2015-11-30 11:40 AM

Thank you, Pete, for visiting my home through the words of my poem, I appreciate it.

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

9 posted 2015-12-11 09:48 AM

Not as pleased as we.

Merry Christmas, Jerry.

Ticklefingers
Senior Member
Posts 710
Louisiana

10 posted 2015-12-11 06:45 PM

I don't get it.

A whiff and a whisker under two weeks since writing this he bails out.

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

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

11 posted 2015-12-12 09:21 AM

It was under duress, Ticklefingers. I missed being here.

~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~

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