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Quintessence of Me
by Jerry P. Bolton → (All Poetry by Jerry P. Bolton)
Monday, November 4, 2019    Rated "PG" by the Author.
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Capture my essence if you can,
Be I a saint, or a hit man.
Troubles are mine that you can own,
In the gutter or on a throne.

Grasp the wind and find me there,
Then give me a wink if you dare.
If you sense a wrong please be quiet,
Or else you might begin a riot.

There are some clouds that you might see,
My life, like yours was not all glee.
Step carefully around my dreams,
Which I tried my best to redeem.

My sea of life; hard breaking waves,
Trod if you dare, you must be brave.
See the good times, those days of mirth,
I, of the chaste, vaginal birth.

Amid the vortex of the wind,
You'll not find any let's pretend,
I stand above the shuck and jive,
I need not those for me to thrive.

After you've gazed into my core,
Like the Blues I have squeaking doors,
Unhand the wind, please let it go,
And now you're aware of my tao.

 

©September 16, 2010 / Jerry Pat Bolton

 


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 Reviews of "Quintessence of Me"
Reviewed by Stephen Pollard
Reviewed on November 5, 2019
I don't care what anyone says or thinks....You have written classic poetry....

Reviewed on November 4, 2019
You certainly are a deep and interesting person! I do believe, though, that your "let's pretend" can get intense, my friend. The magnitude of your "tao" is immeasurable!

Love ya!

Jane

Reviewed by John Herlihy
Reviewed on November 4, 2019
This poem goes on, line after line, with inventiveness and a twist, a fascinating read, captivating the essence of your quintessence. Well done.


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