gazing at vivid red bricks
willing myself to evaporate
into the rough white stuff
laying snuggling in between
scarlet spies my secrets seen
torrents of rain battering tin
bolts of lightning are crackling
dogs a hollering so terrified
mama’s orders down she lay
out tonight, the dogs will stay
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Good, Joni, and the picture really adds to the feelings. 🙂
Thank you so much Tim. I appreciate your reading and commenting. Big hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️🤗🌹
Wonderful poem. Congratulations.
Thank you so much Tim. I appreciate your support so much and thank you for the gracious comment. Big hugs and love ❤️
I definitely resonate with this poem living in Florida in a 100 year old house with a tin roof. The beagles were scared to death of lightning and thunder and the rain deafening us under that tin roof. But, no one got put outside unless they wanted to. The poor dog in the rain definitely matched the image in my head.
Thank you so much for you kind comment. I am glad for both you and your dogs. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️
Thank you, Joni and I wish for happy blessings for you and your loved ones as well. 🙏🏼🤍🕊
A most engaging and lovely poem Joni, with a very meaningful photo that truly expands the message. Wishing you both all the blessings, love and peace.
Thank you for your kind words they are always so appreciated and encouraging. With love, blessings and definitely praying for continued peace. ❤️
You’re very welcome Joni, all our love to both of you and we too pray for continued peace. All the best,
Francis
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Congratulations, Joni: great poem!
Thank you Ingrid. This one was hard to write. I suppose that night I honestly thought my mom might kill me. It is still very vivid but long ago forgiven. Thank you Ingrid for reading and for your thoughtful comment. Big hugs 🤗 Joni
Sometimes we just need to write our truth!
Indeed, with me it is my way to give back. It isn’t for everyone. However no one should feel alone and with God’s blessings I have reached many people who have had similar experiences. Hope you have a blessed day. Hugs 🤗 Joni
This is so high on emotion, Joni. That’s what I love about your poetry. The ending really lands a solid punch. Congratulations! 🙂
Thank you so much Terveen. I had no idea when this was going to be published. I had to put it out there quickly. Thank you for reading and your gracious comment. Hugs 🤗 Joni
Such powerful images you convey in your work that speak to every part of our senses. Congrats on the publishing!!! 💖
Thank you so much Cindy. I am sending you lots of hugs and big blessings. I am grateful for your friendship Cindy. You are an amazingly talented body/mind coach and a lovely poet to boot. Hats off to you. I am so happy for you. 🤗❤️🦋🙏🥰
Thanks Dear Joni and thanks for the love my friend! I’m grateful
For yours as well! Awww you are so kind and I appreciate you soooo much!
Thanks more than words can say!
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Hello Dear Cindy and thank you for this very kind response. Unfortunately it found it’s way way into the secret bin. I don’t know how that happens but that is ok. It was very sweet so I didn’t want to ignore it. Love you bunches my friend! xoxoxo
oh I’m soooo glad you at least got it and let me know.. you’re welcome and happy weekending my friend that’s not so far away!💖 xxoxoxo love you too!
You are definitely not so far away my friend. You are a kind woman with a big heart and a lovely poet. Please don’t respond to this instead spend some extra time with your sweetheart. Love you sweetie ❤️🤗🦋🌹🌸
💖💖💖🌺🥰 love you back my dearest! garage salectomorrow… fun times ha
Yea, you will get to do a lot of visiting. Have fun dear friend. ❤️🤗🦋🌹
This is so gorgeous Joni. Absolutely loved it❤ Congratulations😍🦋
Thank you Ishita I appreciate you reading and your lovely comment. Big hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️💐
Your words create so much imagery Joni and the photo really adds to it too, beautifully written. Have a blessed week 🌸💕
Thank you so much Henrietta. I sure appreciate your support and your kind comments. Thank you and bless you and your family. Love ❤️ Joni
I could almost feel those blows through these words Joni. The power of your words to evoke such a feeling is incredible. Horribly sad, but needed to be heard/read.
Thank you for your kindness and understanding as to why I write about these horrific times. I get no pleasure from it but people have reached out to me and it helps them to know they are not alone. My poor mother was beaten, shot at and raped at the age of fourteen. She started drinking in a brothers tavern when she worked there at fourteen. Unfortunately she and my dad were unable to break the cycle. I truly believe it is because of God’s love and the closeness I felt to him growing up that saved me. Thank you always wise one for reading my words as I know it is not happy reading. Big hugs and wishing you a lovely and adventurous week. ❤️🤗🦋love Joni
You are very welcome Joni. I understand the need to write, and the desire to help others. God had/has great plans through you. 🙂
Thank you so much my dear wise friend. I appreciate your words so very much. Blessing and love to you Colleen. xoxoxo
Congrats on yet another piece published Joni. I wish there was a “care” button to click, instead of “like”. I want to hug that child, & I would love to hug you one day as well. I am truly blessed to have you in my life. You are a lovely human. Love you always! Janette
So sweet Janette. Thank you for your precious comment it truly touched my heart as you always do. You are a blessing in my life always Janette. Sending you great big hugs and lots of my love too. xoxoxxo
Your poetry is so heartbreaking sometimes! Well done my dear friend!❤️🥰👍
Thank you Tiffany it is hard to read some times I know but thank you for reading it anyway and I always appreciate your comments. I try to stagger the happy with the sad but I had some publications back to back that were sad. Love you sweetie. ❤️🤗🦋💕