Sadness Moans
shooting pain lurches like a stranger in the blackest night
where monsters live releasing their copies, swarming past, out of sight
jealousy walks on rugged stones stealing from the gifted
holding hands of small cactus plants until the desert sands are shifted
behind their peering eyes a Judas runs to throw a stone
whiffs of his betrayal, climbing to the top of the field, I hear his moan
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Congratulations, Joni: brilliant work!
Good morning Ingrid. Thank you for reading. I am so glad you like the pieces Ingrid.
“Joni: Brilliant work!”
Thank you Ingrid. I and delighted you read my work. Blessings to you and your family. ❤️
Some of your best works that you poured into this publication. I enjoyed them very much! I have commwnted more on Susi’s post.
Cassa thank you. I admire your work so this is a lovely compliment. I am grateful for everyone who reads because Susi Bocks does so much for the writing community. It is my honor to be here. Blessings to you my friend. Sending lots of big love and hugs. ❤️🤗🦋
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Wonderful Joni. Congratulations!
Thank you very much Francis. Blessings to your family from ours.
Big hugs and love ❤️
You’re very welcome Joni, blessings and love to your family from us two. Have a great Friday and weekend!
You two. I am not functioning on all my batteries yet. I had no idea it was Friday. You two. I hope Gül gets to put her feet in the sand and water and that you two get a night on the town. Big hugs and love to you all. ❤️❤️💐🌺🌷🌸🌻
It is a lovely Friday here in South Florida, very, very hot! Gul went swimming yesterday, so she’s satisfied, probably she will tomorrow as well, thank you Joni, hoping you are back to 100% real soon! Love and hugs to you both!
Yea, thank you for sharing that Francis. Gül has been on my mind. Two people with like minds and tender souls. Thanks again. Today is the worse day but from there everything gets better. Thank you Francis. ❤️🤗💐
Wishing you always all the best! Blessings to you both!
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Exquisite, Joni. I love reading your words; they are truly lovely. Amazing photo! 💕 🌹 🦋
Hi Nancy so kind of you to say that. It is a really beautiful compliment. Thank you. Those moths mate, give birth and die. That is their whole life. Blessings to you my friend. ❤️🤗🦋
A sad fate, for sure, but that is their destiny. God works in mysterious ways. Bless you, dear Joni! 💕🙏🏼
You too Nancy. ❤️🤗🦋🙏
Each piece stirred the heart. Some with joy and some with discomfort. That’s what I love about your writing, Joni. You are fearless and so daring with your words. That’s the only way that their essence can be revealed and hence appreciated. Bravo! 🙂
You are like a precious gift that keeps on giving Terveen. I know I am not the only one that feels this way. Your words mean a lot and are always appreciated. I know which story I will try to write today. God dropped you in my lap and so your wise inspiration and advice on branching out is a blessing. Thank you my dear friend, love to you and Susi who has given the writing community much. ❤️🤗🦋Happy Friday dear Terveen. ❤️🤗🦋
Be well, Joni. My love and prayers are always with you. 🙂
Thank you so much Terveen. I hope you know you are both in mine as well. I can feel them. Thank you so much. Try and enjoy your weekend. Love ❤️ Joni
Great job, Joni. Your work always touches me.
You are a good friend Tim. I appreciate your kind words and your reblogs. I hope you and your family are well and life is great. Sending big hugs. 🎈💕
Reblogged this on T. W. Dittmer and commented:
Joni Caggiano’s poetry always touches me, so I decided to share it.
Thank you again so much Tim. I hope you and your family have an amazing weekend. Love ❤️ Joni
Thanks, Joni. I hope your weekend is great, too. 🙂
Thank you Tim you are such a wonderful, supportive friend. It is very appreciated. Sending my love and hugs, Joni
Each one is so brilliantly penned, you have an amazing gift, dear Joni! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
Thank you Tiffany. You are very kind. I am glad you enjoy my work. It makes me smile that you read me. Sending you lots of love and hugs. ❤️🤗🦋🎈Joni
Your words of pain are sharp, deep cuttings that can be felt within your every phrase. You have exposed,, shamed and drained pain down to the soul. The best that pain can do now, is to release healing energy. Blessings and love always. )))💗(((
Wow, it is hard to know what to say when someone reads that many poems and then writes such a comprehensive and beautiful comment about what you are trying to say. I am sorry for the long delay. I have been off line a bit. I hope you know I appreciate this very much and it touches my heart deeply. One must not only forgive but love even more. You get it completely, bless you and your lovely heart. Hugs and love, Joni
Congratulations Joni! You have amazing talent. I love your beautiful writings 🌸💕
Thank you Henrietta. Your words are very thoughtful. You are always so kind to me. Blessings to your family. Love ❤️ Joni
Your poetry is always deeply moving, Joni. Stay well and happy, dear friend. <3 <3 <3
I promise to write to you soon Anna, this has been a very busy time in my life. I appreciate your kindness and send you my love and prayers back to you my friend. Thank you for staying in touch and I will write soon. You and your family are still in my prayers. Love you Anna xoxoxo
powerful beautiful poem, congratulations Joni!! 💖💖💖👏
Thank you so much for reading. I was grateful to Susi for publishing six of my pieces. I am so glad you found them powerful. Blessings my friend. Hope your with some of your family for the holiday. Love ❤️ Joni
Always of course… time takes time and glad I made it over to read you great news!! 💕💕❤️😍
I am visiting you and Tim today. 🤗❤️🦋😘
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Congratulations dearest Joni…as always your work impacts me deeply. These pieces are powerful, at times visceral and stay a long time in my mind. She chose a great poet for her upcoming volume. Alf Mabrook my talented and loving friend. I wish you always, the very best in all you do,❤️🙏❤️