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Brooding Man Has Not One Friend
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Brooding Man Has Not One Friend |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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~~This poem is written about a man I am acquanted with, not my usual writes concerning me.~~ put on a sad face wring your hands in despair shuffle walk through life wear the sticky goo of failure and shallowness as your badge of honor you're where you're at you non-cool cat each day a woe-is-me gloom before you get out of bed the world sitting on your chest feeding self-centered fear you will not fight this stagnant blight a smile never appears because your lips are pressed in a hard line together whadda-you-have-to-smile-about nothing gives you glee whadda sad sack you a smile would make your face to ache a brooding man has not one friend goes home alone muses about what to do tonight maybe turn the gas on make love to the oven easy way out here is no doubt a cripple stripped of his pride walking a sad treadmill to nowheresville with a perverse sense of the absurd merry-go-round soul can't be found only happy when he is sad life to him is just one wrong party after another even God has given up nothing there to save shell of a man he has no plan storm warnings across his face nothing makes him mad there's no vein of venom lashing out sex can't even tempt this one a man of woe nothing there grows ©June 1, 2018 / Jerry Pat Bolton [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (07-17-2018 01:20 PM).] |
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Inspired-8 Member
since 2008-04-14
Posts 311Pluto |
Wow describes me before the interdiction/ treatment that literally saved me. Brutally honest write reminds me what happens if I pick up the bottle ever again. Inspired-8 |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, my friend, thank you indeed. Yes, for sure that bottle will take you for a double-summersault if you are not very careful, and that you plan to remain off it gives me a good feeling. Good for you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (07-16-2018 09:00 AM).] |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
When life sucks that hard my friend, it sounds like depression. When it seems endless with no hope in sight and hangs on for more than just a few days, call your doctor. These days there is no reason to suffer with it, there is too much they can do for it. Contact your local Senior Center to socialize. You have too much on the ball to rot away alone with depression. ~L Hugs |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori, for your very informative comments. And yes, I usually write true to life concerning me and how I am feeling, or have felt in days of yore. But this one is actually written about a man here in Thibodaux. I should have stated that fact. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Poet In Pink Senior Member Posts 1066 MI |
This really hits hard and brings compassion to the forefront. There are so many lost souls wandering around like this every day of their life. You have penned it well my friend. You have a keen eye for humanity and I'd venture to say a kind heart  Thank you for sharing Jerry ~ Alana |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You bet there are untold millions the way this "Brooding Man Has Not One Friend" poem cashes in on the mental attitude of a walking, talking zombie. Sad. Very, very sad. Thank you, Alana for your sweet comments. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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Clare Ite Member Posts 66 Where The Pallet Pins Play |
Yes, dear friend, it is as you say. Your insight and understanding reach deep into the heart of despondency. To have a friend, one must first be a friend. I fully concur with all replies. I always have time for you... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I'm thanking you again, (lets make this a habit Heh.Heh) Seriously I most appreciate your thoughts. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I happily read you most informative comments, Clare Ite. You do have a way with words. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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