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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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So you know the worth of life; Is that with or without a wife? Or does true worth to do with cash, That you have so carefully stashed? Does the worth of one fall too short, Is it judged by a snooty court? Is the worth we process to seek, Really that special and unique?| Is freedom the key to it all, Or your name on a bathroom wall? Are you free to pursue your dream, Seeking your own crème de la crème? Do you judge your peers of their worth, Are they worth more because of birth? Duty and work, do they mean less, Thank a rebel whose life's a mess? The pious walks a narrow road, He lives by his own set of codes. Does his morals give him the right, Look down his nose from Rapture's height? February 4, 2016 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Well said, dear Jerry. Who knows the secret good deeds done by someone whose life apparently looks like a mess by the Standards of success? To remain humble in the hearts is not easy ... but there are those blessed spirits who are able to be truly NOBLE AT HEART by not judging others and looking down on them for whatever reason, which is no reason in the end if you contemplate the Whole. Bravo, for this well written inquisitive poem! Margherita "Forget every touch or sound that did not teach you how to dance." |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Many, many thanks go out to you, Margherita, for your very nice comments applied to my poem . . . They are greatly appreciated. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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ice Member Elite
since 2003-05-17
Posts 3404Pennsylvania |
"The pious walks a narrow road, He lives by his own set of codes. Does his morals give him the right, Look down his nose from Rapture's height?" Nope! Good read....:-) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Ice. Feel that way myself. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Cari Member Posts 411 Englnand |
When others make judgment on others they do so from their own narrow views. The word sanctimonious comes to mind, that and ‘The Harper Valley PTA’ Well, Mr. Harper couldn't be here 'cause he stayed too long at Kelly's Bar again And if you smell Shirley Thompson's breath, you'll find she's had a little nip of gin Then you have the nerve to tell me you think that as a mother I'm not fit Well, this is just a little Peyton Place and you're all Harper Valley hypocrites. Sorry Jerry but I couldn’t resist it because it sums up your poem pretty well. Well said mate. Cari |
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DaysofView Member
since 2014-04-01
Posts 433Just A Slice Of The Pie |
Lovely and true for all that I could make of your poem Jerrypat! I always like your poems because they are like you are speaking words as you write them. You would be someone that would be easy to talk to. You understand life as it was for you and as it is! If I were more than I am, I'd see things differently instead of the same all the time. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Awww . . . 'The Harper Valley PTA!' Haven't thought of that song in many moons. Loved the hell out of it, and you are right, my poem fits right into the song. Thank you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
DV when you said, "You understand life as it was for you and as it is!" my heart stood still for a few seconds. It's true that I reach back and use my experiences though my life, too many times, some say. But yes, my past gives me that old "grist for the mill," as they say. Thank you very much, DV. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Good write Jerry! Lots of thought provoking questions in those verses. Makes the reader think. Eric true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks Eric . . . If it can cause the readers to ponder my thoughts, that is good enough for me. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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