her face resembles the
pathways of a troubled life
hair so white it was spun
by the moon’s shadow
sitting at a table molded
from an ancient cypress
tears float from olive eyes
opening her fissuring lips
black roses and screams of old
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Deep, Joni. God’s angel must be watching over you.
Thank you Tim. You are so thoughtful. Yes, I don’t remember a time especially when I was little, when I didn’t talk to God. I truly believe His protection was with me. Blessings my friend. ❤️🦋
A truthful description “mountains of rubble where hatred fell”. It certainly piles up doesn’t it?
Yes it certainly does my wise friend. It lands on my shoulders, chips away at my heart and keeps me in prayer. 🦋🦋💝😍
Oh, Joni, that was a masterpiece! Congratulations on such a captivating poem. You are quite the poetess! Writing poetry is not my wheelhouse although I have written some. I’ll stick to being The Storyteller and let poets like you write the beautiful poems! 💕
Hi Nancy thank you so much for all your encouragement and your kind words. I am trying to learn how to write interesting
stories, it’s not nearly as easy as it looks, or reads especially if it’s one of yours or some of the other amazing storytellers online. So hats off to you my friend and thank you so much for all your support sending big hugs and love, Joni
So well written…I’ve just read this piece on the shared link, Joni ✨❤️💫
Thank you so very much Navin. I so appreciate your kind words. Sending my love. ❤️🙏
You’re very welcome, dear Joni…much love ✨❤️💫
Wow! You never cease to amaze me with your words, Joni! ♥☺🤗
Thank you Tiffany. Do you ever paint something and then later look at it and Say wow, did I paint that? Sometimes that happens with me when I write a poem, I read this one later and said wow I can’t believe I wrote that.
I appreciate your very kind comment Tiffany as I consider you to be quite talented and appreciate anything you have to say about my writing. I am sending you much love and thanking you for your continued support. Love you, Joni
Congratulations Joni on a beautifully done piece with brilliance in every line. Well done! 💖
Thank you Cindy I appreciate your very kind words. Sending you our love. 🦋❤️
Beautifully captured as always Joni 💕🌸 sending love and hugs your way
xoxoxoxo Sending fairies and fireflies with love wrapped in a blanket made from nature’s silk worms. xoxoxoxo
Beautifully written poetry💕🌸 you have amazing talent Joni❣️
Henrietta you always make me feel gracious and thankful even more for being in the community. Big loves to you and your family. ❤️🦋🤗🌹
Lots of love to you and your loved ones Joni, take care ❤️❣️
You too Henrietta. Lots of love ❤️