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Are There Any of Us Left?
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Are There Any of Us Left? |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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The cruel streets I walked made me sad I looked not at him, nor at her Those who passed me by, gutter grads I felt at home among the curs We were outcasts from hearth to roam Over the land our kind left our homes. Looking here and then searching there As many as stars in the sky By foot, by car, sometimes by air We wanted to understand why We couldn't go back where we'd been Burned our bridges and that's a sin. Some were poets within their hearts A killer or two in the crowd And some were like me; a la carte Doing what it took to be proud Some chased women, some ran from them And in the mêlée some lost a gem. I sit here writing words of mine Wondering how many are left Who write words and sell for a dime I have escaped death's cold, cold theft I have fought the fight and I've won I'm old yes, but I've just begun. ©May 1, 2017 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ [This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (12-12-2018 10:14 AM).] |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Yea it's hard to come to terms with our past and the reality that we don't have that many years left. I'm glad you're still here and I wish you a very merry holiday jp.  |
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augustsky Senior Member Posts 828 midwest US |
I like how this went from the tough & bumpy road of life to the vigor of enthusiasm. You fought the good fight, & you're still kickin'. Good write JP.. Sky~ |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Can put my feet in a number of your shoe prints, my friend, all the way to now - today - though not as old (thank goodness for small gifts - LOL!) as you for sure - but I did have another one of those days - hit 75 the on the 3rd. Loved this - somewhat of a "lament", I think? Yet with positive aspects too. j. [This message has been edited by jwesley (12-16-2018 10:42 AM).] |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Blues, I thank you so much. Eh, I don't know how many days II have left, but I do NOT worry about it. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ahhh . . . Jimmy, I will turn 80 April 2 of this year. Like you, I am still kicking. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sky,, you are so right, I'm still alive and kicking. Isn't that great? Thank you. ~ If they give you ruled paper, write sideways. ~ |
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