Open Poetry #49 |
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Christmas 2016 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana ![]() |
I have heard about Christmas depression all my life. I never understood it. Today I do. I lie awake I cannot sleep I suck air into my lungs I cannot breathe I try to converse I cannot speak my eyes are wide open but I canot look I try to think thoughts my mind is broken I listen I cannot hear christmas day depression has found its way to me ©December 25, 2016 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Ari Squire Member Posts 488 In The Phallus Lane |
You're not asking, I know Jerry...but if I were having the blues at Christmas, I'd take something I have and find some soul somewhere and give it to them. Even if it's a buck or two. Take Zoe along with you. You know I wish you well any time of year. Ari Loving Linny Jean is poetry. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Ari. I plan to do what you suggested, only it won't be money I give away. I'm preparing two Cornish Hens . . . I will be giving one of them, with all the trimmings, to someone this Christmas Day. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Don't be sad JP, your poem hurt my heart. Remember, everyone is fighting a hard battle. I hope you found some joy today. I wish you a very happy new year. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I'm better, Blues, thank you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Bluesy Socrateaser Member Elite
since 2002-11-07
Posts 2417In The Mirror |
I never followed the tradition much myself JerryPat. I faked it some a few times...didn't want to break any little hearts before I had to, but I'm still happy to see the holidays pass. I don't know for sure if people are more real at Christmastime or more phony. ...just bein' Bluesy |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
More phony, is my take on it. I'm cool now, yesterday was bad though. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
hi jerry ambiguous time for me too, thanks for the touching words yann |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Yann . . . Appreciate you stopping by. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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