Ajoleblon...A Cajun Tale

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Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
This journal is a bunch of rants about nothing. Mostly lighthearted happenings in the life of a woman who is very simple and who wants for nothing but greatly appreciates whatever is given. You will find nothing profound here but hopefully something that will make you laugh and that's what I enjoy doing most. Being humorous. Fight all error, but do it with good humor, patience, kindness, and love. Harshness will damage your own soul and spoil the best cause.

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Simply Joseph

When I was a teenager, back before I was married (I was a teenager a whole 3 years before marriage) there was a place called "The Pond" nestled in the Piney Woods of Texas. It was a secluded area where teenagers would go. Parents knew what went on at "The Pond" and threatened life and limb if we went. Naturally, teenagers are curious, don't tell them not to do something, and that being so, I found myself at "The Pond" on many occasions. My mother thought I was an innocent little girl but unfortunately there was "Evil Cousin Darlene" who taught me what went on at "The Pond" There was a lot of making out and smoking pot. We were so cool. You must remember I am the product of the 70's and my evil cousin took showing me the ropes very seriously. That was one of the first "Ponds" in my life.

My family owned, up until a year ago, an 8 acre pond in Pecan Island, Louisiana. (Which now is destroyed by Hurricane Rita) We called it appropriately "the Pond". It is where my maternal grandmother lived and where I lived for a time in the first grade. We spent many a summers around that pond. Skipping and a jumping, baiting fishing poles, and catching bass and sac a lait'. I could probably bait a hook before I could walk. My daughter also learned at a very tender age how to cast a rod and reel on the shores of "The Pond". It was a magical place that we all loved. It was a family reunion place. We'd get together there for most holidays. The greenery and scenery was simply beautiful. Yes, folks, I even made out with my very first boyfriend at "The Pond". Evil Cousin Darlene and her boyfriend were doing more than making out so my gentlemanly boyfriend led me away from the vicinity of what she was doing.

I miss that place since they sold it but it seems that now I have happened by chance (there are no coincidences) upon another pond. I have not seen this one before, but I have been told much about it. It symbolizes to me, a place of acceptance. A place where I will be accepted for everything that I am and everything that I am not. A place where I can go and feel comfortable and at home. I have been assured that once I sit beside this pond, I will instantly know that I belong. Everyone will recognize me and welcome me back with open arms as though I had never left. I have been told that the pond is waiting for me. It is a magical place that misses me and has missed me for a very long time. Don't we all need a place where we can go to be ourselves? This place could be real or it could simply be a place in your mind, soul and heart where you connect with the real you. The eternal you that has always been. The person that the creator created you to be. To be one with the nature of the pond.

I must thank my new friend that I have met here in J Land for introducing me to this very special place. The idea of the "POND" has brought joy to me where before I was allowing joy to slip out of my life. He has been so kind as to invite me and I know without a doubt I will be more than a visitor or stranger when I do go. I shall wear white coveralls and have a paintbrush to paint the smile off my face.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

It's beautiful to be given a chance to relive a memory, and to find someplace where you really can "go home again". I hope you get to experience at least some of the happiness you did when you were younger.


Jimmy

Anonymous said...

Sounds like an awesome place...............

Anonymous said...

The "POND" Ripples with facinated apprecition and is joyful, to have been recognized and there are no coincidences.

Anonymous said...

as a young lad , we had a pond in the woods that we hung around yes i'm the product of the 70's and there are day's my mind travels back to those carefree days , thanks for the memories.

Anonymous said...

I am going to make sure to read more about this "Pond"!!!  Lelly

Anonymous said...

Okay... so.. is this Pond an actual place that this person invited you too?  OR did he just explain to you, how to go there in your mind?  I'm a Gemini.. and I will ask questions... lol  Can't help myself.  Inquiring minds, want to know!!

Hugs,
jackie

PS  I am probably completely over analyzing this entry.  But.. I tend to do THAT too! lol

Anonymous said...

"I could probably bait a hook before I could walk"

OK, you so set me up for a horrible pun there but I am just going to walk away from it.....


Loved this entry.  So cute and charming.  Maybe Alexis and I can hit the pond this weekend......

Chris
http://inanethoughtsandinsaneramblings.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I think the whole blogosphere is like your "pond." It's a place to go to refresh yourself, let it all hang out, meet friends, and experience new ideas. We may never meet in person, but this is still a place of friendship.

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