in the glee of a sapphire sky, the sun plays leapfrog with a cloud
cake chinwags to cheese falling off the family’s tattered picnic table
landing by hungry carpenter ants grateful to be done building a stable
boys swerving on a swing sitting sideways long ago nailed to an oak
wrestling, like a couple of bulls, a raven surveys on the fence close by
as the sun sinks lower, one of the children lets out an anguishing cry
dimness grows, night owning foresight, the family heading to their home
raven singing his prophecy flying low, family yelling arriving in their door
the man hits the woman who hits her head on the table before the floor
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Congratulations, Joni.
Thank you so much Tim, I really appreciate it. xoxoxoxo
Like I said on Instagram, smashing good Joni! 👏👏👏♥️🌹
Thank you so much Francis, have a blessed day. xoxoxoxo
You’re welcome Joni, and a lovely and blessed day to you both and the family 😊🙏🏻🌹♥️
Such a moving and foreboding poem dear Joni, Domestic violence behind the closed doors of the average appearing home and family, children’s respite only to be shattered in the shadow of secrecy . Sending so much love ❤️
Oh thank you dear Holly. All you are saying can be true. Such a sadness for these children who exist everywhere in our world. Thank you Holly for your kind words. Blessings, hugs and love to you. 🤗❤️🦋
Thank you Joni. Have a very lovely day. ❤️🌸🤗
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Well done, Joni. Your words have touched my heart again.
Thank you for all your kindnesses. I truly appreciate you Tim. Thank you so much. ❤️🤗
Engaging imagery that led to intensity… will read on. Bravo, Joni!
Thank you Michele I appreciate your kind words very much. Big hugs. ❤️🤗
You are welcome, Joni. Hugs back at ya! 🤗❤️
Congrats Joni. Good work poem about the ramifications of a happy day gone bad. Violence in this case was not only mean, but short sighted on the perpetrator’s part. There is too much anger and violence in this world right now., Hugs to you. Allan 🤗🤗
Thank you Allan, bless your heart, this ended up in pending. I have been off line a bit lately. You are so right my friend, way too much. I appreciate your reading my friend, you two stay happy as hard as it can be these days. I just count my blessings every day. Love Joni
I read this first in Terveen’s previous post. It amazes me that I actually recognised you through your work.
Wow, thank you Cassa that is a lovely compliment. If you read the same author long enough you do pick up a bit of their unique style. Thank you my friend. Big hugs, and sorry for the very late response. Love Joni
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Powerful words, Joni!
Thank you Ingrid. I really appreciate it. Have a great day ❤️
I’ve seen the truth of this in my career.
I am sure you have. I can only imagine what you have both seen and heard. Blessings to you my wise friend. My love to you. ❤️🤗
A beautiful one, Joni. Much love to you. My prayers are always with you. Stay strong .🙂
Thank you dearest Terveen. I hope you know same is true here. Big hugs, respect, and love ❤️ Joni
Another triumph, Joni. <3 <3 <3
Dearest sweet Anna, thank you so much for reading and for reading. I have been off line a bit lately. I am sorry this ended up in pending and I didn’t see it until now. I send you always my love, prayers and hope for happiness and peace my sweet friend. Love to your family always, Joni
What a capture of such sad reality Joni! it truly breaks my heart. You are remarkable and resiliant in every way! 💖 I’m heading over to read you! 💖
Thank you dear Cindy you kind hearted soul. Hugs, kisses and lots of love ❤️
Heartbreakingly beautiful, Joni! Hugs and love to you and yours my friend! 🙂
Hello there beautiful Tiffany, this ended up in pending as I have not been on line much in a week. Sorry for the late response, it always makes me smile to see your name. Big hugs and lots of love to you sweetie xoxoxo
Damn and Wow, beautiful Joni. That caught me completely off guard and covered me with chillbumps. Reeling. Thank You! Powerhouse. I hope all went well and that You are having a recovery permeated with a peaceful quality of ease, my friend!!! Sending much Love and huge hugs Your way!!! 🤗❤️🙏🏼🧚🏽🐲💕😊
You are a sweetheart. Yes I am still in Charlotte recouping but we will head back tomorrow to home. Scott Is taking wonderful care of me. Thank you sweet Katy. Love you sweetheart. ❤️🤗🦋🎊🎉🎈🙏
Yay Scott! Travel safe! Love You too!!! 🤗❤️😊
That is so very sweet. Your painting and words made us happy to look at your work. You know I think I have figured it out. You still have the heart of a child. Do you know how special that is my friend. Love you sweet Katy. ❤️🤗🦋
Aww. Thank You so very much!!! Love You, too, dear Joni!!!!🐬❤️🤗
Thank you Katy my sweetheart of a friend. As you know I have been off line but I received your beautiful email and I will respond soon. Love you!!!! xoxoxoxo
Ah! You take care of Your sweet self and take as much time as You need!!! We’re all rooting for You and sending Love!!! Love You! 💕💕💕
Thank you my dear Katy, your words make me smile. Love you, Joni xoxoxo
My pleasure, Beauty!!! Love You, too!!! ❤️!