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JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
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0 posted 2015-12-13 02:52 PM


to the coming Christmas season . . .

I’d like to dedicate this poem to . . .

people who’ve made me cry
because they made me so happy
and to the ones who’ve made me laugh
to keep from crying

I wish glad tidings upon . . .

those who cannot use their eyes to see
but can “see” so much more than
most of us can in their dark

special feelings . . .

go out to the virile young men
and women
who come home from the war
minus legs
arms
no recognizable face
but will not give up

there should be a special thanks to . . .

those who hear voices that we cannot
others who live by their quiet faith

last, but for sure not least

let us not forget the one who
stares back at us in the mirror

©December 11, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton


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

© Copyright 2015 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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1 posted 2015-12-13 02:58 PM


Just perfect, dear Jerry. Poignant, sensitive and profound. You have listened to your heart and shared your feelings most beautifully. And as you know I believe that within the eyes of the one who stares back from the mirror there is also the Source to be seen, when we look long enough ...

Margherita

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2015-12-13 03:02 PM


Ah, you always know the right things to say, Margherita, and I am always happy to see you here in my world. Thank you so very much, my friend.

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

secondhanddreampoet
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3 posted 2015-12-13 03:27 PM


well writ !!
JerryPat2
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4 posted 2015-12-13 03:38 PM


Thanks Bruce!

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

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