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A Life |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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Sometimes I sit and wonder why I can't sprout wings and start to fly Above the clouds so very high And then I'd be willing to die There are times when I cast my lot Against the things I have been taught And tie myself into a knot Looking from within what I've wrought I've lived, I've loved, I've had the best In many ways I have been blessed Still I must get things off my chest About my life, my zeal and zest No matter how hard I did seek The world always looked dark and bleak And though I tried to look so chic I felt I was a circus freak And now you see my cover's blown These days I live alone I suppose I'm in my own zone Had I but known, had I but known. ©January 16, 2015 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Great reflection Jerry. Many don`t get the smoothest road to travel and because of circumstances the consequences are complicated. However, being able to level with yourself as you`ve done over the past while is a great accomplishment, one that many never achieve. I remember a British group I used to listen to called Savoy Brown and one of the lines in one of their songs was - you can`t get a sneak preview over what you`re gonna go through so you you have to rely on your body mind to see the light from shade..... Doesn`t always work out but it surely can if we try hard enough. true love never looks after it's own interests |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
no life is perfect, whatever we do or think we always have regrets, that is one sense i fet fro reading this poem yann |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Hey Jerry, what`s the difference between north and south Louisiana. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
North Louisiana is pretty much redneck country, south Louisiana has a heavy influence of Cajun French with the attitude of "Laissez les bons temps rouler." . . . Meaning, Let the good times roll. Thank you Eric for your interest and also for reading and commenting on my poem. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You are pretty much right, Yann, and thank for checking out my poem. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"I suppose I'm in my own zone Had I but known, had I but known." Spoken in true humility, for us all, for centuries; to me it seems to be the phrase: such is life. But your title to this write is perfect, my friend. Enjoyed the reflection. JL  Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Wow, sounds great in rhyme! You sum it up efficiently, this life and I am happy that you acknowledged your blessings. I really loved this much: quote: It's a peaceful imagination ... gliding softly into the next dimension. What has been has been ... Light and Shadows walk hand in hand in everybody's life. We are students here ... students of life, which will allow us to evolve into a higher level of consciousness. Let us face the Now with courage and trust that we are never really alone. Love and peace, Margherita "Love is the One who masters all things; |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I appreciate your great comments, Margherita. I am not sure we are not alone, but we are given intelligence to think for ourselves, and that is my comfort in the midnight hours. Thank you, my friend. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Well, I'm much wiser. Just don't know what the hell to do with all this wisdom. I can relate. ida |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Hah! Ida, you always come up with the coolest comments. Thank ya. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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