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Poetry's Deception
by Jerry Bolton

Thursday, July 05, 2012
Rated "G" by the Author.
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there is myself
and countless others to continue
this poetical dead art
(and I'm not too sure about myself)
still . . .
I am a man
who writes words in a continuous line
to make poetry
I do it without reassurance
sometimes I forget to eat
my future lies in my inglorious past
but the fire is still with me
to write bad poetry
I don't use riddles to confuse
I'm flattered when I've been spoken well of
by persons who take the time to read my twaddle
aficionados of poetry
those looking for a silver lining
don't go thinking I tend to a gentle art
take a good long look
at me on nights when the moon has been hidden
look upon the despicable trap
I've woven myself into

©June 11, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton

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Reviewed by Vivian Dawson 7/7/2012
Changing moods bring changing words
of that be sure for *Jerry* is the
creative one who brings that about
for others to think about....

Lady Vivian
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila 7/6/2012
I've been following you for a few years now, Jerry, and I can assure you I don't bother reading "crap"....you have a gift and I'm delighted you're sharing it! This piece is raw and honest...strikes a chord deep in the heart of those of us who deign to put our thoughts into words....

Hugs,
Anna
Reviewed by John Flanagan 7/6/2012
"..don't go thinking I tend to a gentle art..."

now that i love, Jerry, it speaks to me
of honesty, directness, THE TRUTH without fudge
or nonsense.
This appeals big time.

john
Reviewed by Jane Noponen Perinacci 7/5/2012
These words are "right on"! For some reason I hear these words reflected best by the style found in rap music. Hot stuff, babe!

Love ya!

Jane
Reviewed by Mary Lacey, Desertrat 7/5/2012
Jerry,

Another gem. Enjoyed.

Mary
Reviewed by Christine Alwin 7/5/2012
hnmmm, I have followed you since the beginning :) and here I am ...still following!
Reviewed by Donna Chandler 7/5/2012
Many 'artists' march to the beat of a different drum ---- what a boring world if this were not so. Continue the march to your own drum.

Donna
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 7/5/2012
Oh dear friend, you can twaddle all you want. You do engage your readers...No doubt about it. Always, you make me think deeply....

Peace, love and light,
Amber
Reviewed by Kate Clifford 7/5/2012
It's within our blood isn't it? Each of us see's ourselves differently then the others see us. A good writer rarely realizes they are :-) True of artist too :-)............anyone in the world of creativity, within the space that few can bring to words, but we all know them as we read them.
Reviewed by Richard King 7/5/2012
If you throw enough shit at a wall, some of it is bound to stick. Every so often, I step back and gaze upon the crap I've been spewing. If I find one good one out of 10 written, I consider it a successful journey. You, my friend, are much closer to perfection.

We aren't always on the same page, but at least we're in the same library. Dick
Reviewed by Odin Roark 7/5/2012
Is it a trap, or could it be a safe haven, "trapping OUT" the extraneous noise and self-destruct mode our modern society tends to use as sermon to increase its flock of followers, perpetuating far too much falsehood? As to the safe haven possibility, one must ask: am I being more honest a person by this exercise of laying down word-lines as opposed to the little white ones far too many indulge in their effort to find the repose you seem to have found. Having read most of your work, the self-depreciation seems a bit too judgmental of yourself. I would argue poets are all students of life and especially those aspects that remain abstract. As such, we are always learning and applying said lessons to the task of being as honest with our words as possible. For me, it's that simple. Any other perception of poetic struggle by readers and critics is probably agenda-homogenized for the benefit of the person or persons assuming they know better. So, keep writing. If it ever gets as bad as you suspect, your readers--or lack of--will send the message loud and clear.
Reviewed by Lily of Lough Neagh C. Dennis-Woosley 7/5/2012
Bad poetry? Jerry I love your poetry, you are my inspiration and my mentor. You have enlightened me so and in every word you pen it is coming from your soul! Each morning I wake it is what I look forward to reading, using your own intimate past you are one of the most creative writers I know! You have helped me in countless ways even if you are not aware. It is most definitely not "twaddle" it is fantastic! For my idea you are a master poet!

Hugs darlin' - don't ever think for a moment what you write is "bad poetry" jaysus

Love and Light
Lily
Reviewed by Adriaen Valerius (Reader) 7/5/2012
Please continue this poetical dead art, you're briljant.
I every day look forward what "twaddle" you've up your sleeve for us.
Reviewed by Budd Nelson 7/5/2012
Jerry,
If yours is twaddle then ones like me are really in trouble, your writes are from the heart and there are many, like me who wait to see what the next one will say.
budd
Reviewed by Ruan Burke 7/5/2012
"Reading your twaddle" is always in interesting experience, Jerry. No two pieces are ever alike and there is that little extra surprise every time.
Best wishes,
Ruan
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