Sneaking Out

Poem by Joni Caggiano on 07.14.21 – raimond-klavins-je2yosS0W2M-unsplash.jpg



escaping from illusory bars, brown eyes vigorously awaken to the night

scales falling from them like Saul’s eyes, now no longer blind or fearful

gliding into the music of the trumpet’s voice calling this mystically gifted one

gardenia trees and whippoorwills trailing her for a song of evening freedom

spinning around, she feels the soft cotton of her eyelet peasant dress

a piper of stardust, angel feathers, and fireflies to clean her broken heart

heading toward the open sea where lonely sailors make a hopeful start

 

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  1. kagould17 says:

    I can almost feel the sea air and salt spray on my cheeks Joni. Thanks for sharing. Hugs. Allan

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Allan for reading and for your lovely comment. Hope you have an amazing day. Hugs 🤗 to you both. ❤️🤗😘Joni

  2. Timothy Price says:

    Wonderful poem, Joni.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Tim I really appreciate it. I bet the weather is so hot there. Are you guys doing ok in the heat and how about the owls is it hard on them? Where we use to live in Washington State before we moved to the Seattle area it was 118 a week or so ago. I hope you stay cool. Hugs to you two and sending love to all the kittens and beautiful wildlife too. ❤️❤️Joni

      1. Timothy Price says:

        We have not been any hotter than normal out here. Thunderstorms are cooling things off in the evenings.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Thanks Tim and I am happy to hear it as that is a blessing. Those thunderstorms are nice in the evenings. Love y’all
        ❤️🤗😘💕🦋

  3. love this image: a piper of stardust, angel feathers, and fireflies to clean her broken heart

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you so very much for your extremely kind comment. I wish I was indeed the piper of such wondrous things. Hugs 🤗 Joni

  4. Wonderful Poem Joni. I hope these words find you well… Love and Light!

  5. What a beautiful piece honeybun. I read it first on Twitter. The finale is really wonderful.
    ” the open sea where lonely sailors make a hopeful start”
    Bravo.
    Enjoy the rest of your day.
    Love and blessings.
    xoxo

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Hello beautiful Button. Thank you so much, you are so kind with your comment.
      I try as often as possible to end my pieces with hope.
      Thank you with your kindness. I am counting down the preorder days on Amazon for your new book. So excited.
      Love and blessings to you,
      Honeybun
      ❤️🤗😘🦋💕🌺🌻🌹

      1. My pleasure honeybun.
        Hon, you are kind, and I am really touched. However, the publisher and I decided that will be no preorder since one can preorder only e-books. We will just release both versions of the book- eBook and paperback on Amazon on July 31. I posted that on my blog.

        Back to your poem. Indeed there is hope in the end and that makes the finale even more beautiful.

        Have a great day honeybun and thank you for your kindness.
        Love
        xoxoxo

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Thank you Beautiful Button, I must have missed that. Well you know me I like the book.

        Thanks for letting me know.

        Thank you and am sending love. ❤️🤗😘🦋

      3. 💕❤️🥰🌹🥰❤️💕

      4. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗😘🦋💕

  6. Filarance says:

    Woww..! Such a beautiful and fantastic poem my sweetie..! So wonderful..! Woww..! I’m just flattered by your poems..!😍🤗💕

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      I am so glad you liked it. Hope you are having a blessed dayy

      1. Filarance says:

        My pleasure dear..! Yes I have..! Hoping the same for you..!😳

      2. Filarance says:

        🤗🤗💕

      3. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗😘💕🦋

      4. Filarance says:

        🤗💕😘🍫💖💕✨

  7. Ingrid says:

    This is so beautiful! Glad to have discovered your blog 🙂

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Ingrid. It has been so much fun discovering other writers. It is a blessing to me. Thank you and have an amazing evening. Love and hugs 🤗 Joni

  8. jonicaggiano says:

    Sorry Filarance I am having my hair done and I didn’t finish my post. Sending love and hugs. Love ❤️ Joni

    1. Filarance says:

      Oh my sweetie..! It’s okk my dear..! Sending lots of love and hugs..!🤗💕😘🤗🤗

      1. jonicaggiano says:

        Thank you my sweet friend for being understanding. Love ya Joni

      2. Filarance says:

        Wow..! I will always understand your feelings my sweetie..! Love ya..!💕💖😘

      3. jonicaggiano says:

        Thank you sweetie, you are very kind, I appreciate your support. Love, Joni

      4. Filarance says:

        Wowwww!!! Love you dear

      5. jonicaggiano says:

        xoxoxo

      6. Filarance says:

        xoxoxo

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you John for this kindness. I hope you are all up and running and happy with the service. Sending love,appreciation and respect for all your thoughtfulness to many folks. Love ya ❤️Joni

      1. jbcowgill says:

        I am up and running again. You are very welcome.

  9. I hear this poem,not the words but the creaks and sounds of sails unfurling, the “soft cotton of her eyelet peasant dress” tired timbers moving out into open water…where all is possible , all is new and clean and waiting to be written upon. I love all these sounds your amazing poem, let’s me hear.
    Hugs my new and very talented , friend .🤗🌟⚓️❤️🌊

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you so much for every single gracious word in this comment. I am very touched as I admire your work immensely.

      Your kindness means a lot. Thank you I am blessed to know you I can tell already. Have a peaceful evening. Love Joni. ❤️❤️

  10. I feel the same Joni:)❤️❤️

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      ❤️❤️

  11. haoyando says:

    I googled whippoorwills and it really exist and a beautiful song bird it is. What a wonderful poem and beautiful haunting picture.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so very much my heart appreciates your kindness truly. I am also very grateful that it create the desire to look up whippoorwill. We can hear them most nights. Thank you Haoyan. May your weekend be filled with love. I am sending lots with hugs too. ❤️🤗😘💕🦋🦋

  12. Filarance says:

    🤗🤗

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      ❤️🤗😘

      1. Filarance says:

        🤗💖💃

  13. Beautiful!🍮🍂♥️🍂🍮

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so very much. I always appreciate such kind comments. I am sending you “a cup of fresh brewed that never runs out.” Hope you have an amazing weekend. Hugs, and Love Joni

      1. You are welcome dear. Thank you! We appreciate you and all of your love and hugs. Best! 💞💞☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️🎶

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Oh thank you. That truly means so much to me. I appreciate all the lovely things you do to spread the love of food, music, helpful advice, telling us about the latest cool trends and great coffee drinks. Love ❤️ and hugs 🤗😘💕☕️☕️☕️🎶🎼🎵🎸🎤🎧 Joni

  14. Jeff Flesch says:

    Gorgesoulsy crafted and delivered, Joni. ❤️

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much Jeff. I really appreciate your very gracious comment and your visit. Hope you and all your loved ones are having an amazing day. Sending love and hugs, xoxoxo Joni

      1. Jeff Flesch says:

        You’re most welcome, Joni. My pleasure, always. Thank you, accepted gratefully, and received. Sending love and hugs back to you and yours, my dear friend. xoxoxo

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Sending more back Jeff. Have an amazing one, Love Joni

  15. Irene says:

    Lovely words to go along with a beautiful pic. 😊

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Irene, I am so grateful that you liked it. I too, loved that photograph. I have always loved the sea. Hope you have an amazing day, sending some love your way. xoxoxo Joni

  16. HensBlooms says:

    Beautiful poem and a stunning image. You are so gifted! Have a lovely week ahead 💕🌸

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you so much for you support and thoughtfulness. This is one of those poems, getting out of the house was such an amazing and wonderful thing. It was easier as I got a bit older. I hope the same was true for you. You have an amazing week as well, thank you so much. xoxoxox Joni

  17. I loved this. 🙂

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you dear Anna. Getting out was always a blessing. 😘🤗❤️

  18. “spinning around, she feels the soft cotton of her eyelet peasant dress

    a piper of stardust, angel feathers, and fireflies to clean her broken heart

    heading toward the open sea where lonely sailors make a hopeful start”

    Wow… such dreaminess in your poem dear Joni❣️❣️❣️
    love it and you of course.. ❤️

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Cindy thank you so much. You are a sweetheart. I appreciate your kind words so much.

      Thank you for reading Cindy my friend from not too far away. I am sending my love and gratitude for our friendship. Hope you are well Cindy. ❤️🤗😘💕

      1. It was my pleasure and you’re very welcome.. happy Sunday my dear!
        thanks for the love💖

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Thank you my precious friend. ❤️🤗😘💕🦋🦋

      3. absolutely💖

  19. Ishita Gupta says:

    So beautiful and vivid. I could feel the scene playing right in front of me like a movie❤ So sublime and smooth….loved it a lot dear Joni💕💕
    Love and hugs💕🦋 Stay Safe🤗❣

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you so much Ishita. I am delighted you enjoyed this piece. Your words are so appreciated. Love and hugs to you and you and your family stay safe. ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗Joni

      1. Ishita Gupta says:

        Absolutely my pleasure dear Joni 🦋❤😍

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗😘💕

  20. Beautiful poetry, Joni! 💕🤗💖

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you Tiffany I really appreciate your kindness and your friendship. ❤️🤗😘🌞💕love Joni

  21. johncoyote says:

    Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
    Amazing poetry shared by a talented writer.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you my friend. I appreciate your very kind gesture. Have a blessed evening John and sleep well. ❤️🤗🌞love Joni

      1. johncoyote says:

        You are welcome dear Joni.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️❤️

  22. johncoyote says:

    A beautiful poem dear Joni. Your words make me want to find the sea, take off my shoes and dance with the sea. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      You are so kind John. We both have a strong love for the sea. We are also pull towards her and when I am there I don’t want to leave. I am so glad you enjoyed this piece. Love ❤️ Joni

      1. johncoyote says:

        I loved the poem dear Joni. A amazing poem dear friend.

      2. jonicaggiano says:

        Thank you. ❤️🤗😘

      3. johncoyote says:

        You are welcome dear Joni.

      4. jonicaggiano says:

        ❤️🤗😘💕

  23. I am in awe! I particularly loved this line, “a piper of stardust, angel feathers, and fireflies to clean her broken heart” Gorgeous!

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Thank you so much Eleanor I found your comment in pending. So sorry I missed this lovely comment three days ago. How very kind of you. I am delighted you enjoyed it. Hugs, Joni

  24. Jaya Avendel says:

    I love the journey in this poem as the narrative seeks beyond what is present. The eyelet peasant dress is as alive in my mind as the sea!

    1. jonicaggiano says:

      Oh thank you Jaya what a lovely and very appreciative comment. I am glad you liked the eyelet peasant dress. I liked wearing them. Thank you again. Hugs 🤗 Joni

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