Just a Bum

Hey Jerry.....we all a little rough around the edges at times.......you are a gentle soul deep within that I know........it would be hard not to forgive you for having an off day.....luv this honest ink of your heart towards others.......purple luv & hugs xo :)

Yeah, you're right, flower. We all have a rough side to our personalities. in my case, being an Arias, I spout off at times not giving a thought to how it affected others. Thank is when I cringe. Thank you for showing up here.

I will rather describe it as this....at times a misunderstood passionate man / person...you speak your convictions without holding back from what I've seen to ones you "know" and I feel this way about that...being honest with someone, regardless if feelings will suffer hurt shows just how much you actually DO care, otherwise you are just being untruthful to them and to yourself and in the end...who the fuck needs that? If what you feel breaks the bond all together, then so be it...at least you can say you were always honest with how you felt and didn't lie when it mattered...and this pertains to established, bonded relationships...a stranger that behaves in such a way is just an asshole...without knowing the ins and outs of it all, they don't have the history to give them the priveledge to speak their minds...it's a matter of respect...and of course, this is just my honest opinion...all things can't be looked at through one set of eyes...

Xoxo Taryn

I know you are right, Taryn. I do pretty much say it like it is without much tacit. Don't know why I wrote this poem, I suppose old age is trying (finally) to slow me down some. You make a good point about me spouting off to my real Internet friends. The ones that are not friends I just basically ignore. But you are a friend, Taryn, I always enjoy your honest opinion, and I thank you for them from the bottom of my heart.

Families come in all shapes and sizes - identified by who stands with you when you're riding out a storm.
'We should never judge anyone by their worst moment' (a comment made by Richard Branson in an article on his work in prison reform)

You are so absolutely right, Josh. Those who stands with you when the shit begins are true family. Those who run? They are never to be trusted again  Love the quote by Richard Branson. That name sounds familiar.

Richard Branson - Billionaire head of the Virgin Empire, philanthropist and prison reformist.

Thanks, Josh.

confession - good for the soul?

Pretty much so, Sweet,. pretty much so.

standing i applaud not only your admittance of your error but your honest apology as well, it takes a man to admit wrong doing and then giving a heartfelt apology to boot something a bum would never do. This is why i love our little community of adults so much. Much love and mad respect,
SURVIVOR

Ahhh . . . Thank you very much, Survivor for this great comment on my poem. Here is hoping you will have a fine day. (And finer nights.)