Arctic Hymns
ornate, sea eagle, liberate God’s lapis lazuli skies
unfurl thy seven-foot wings for us this dayrise
the spired scalp of acorns slice frigid, wintry soil
my fisherman of Kenai River rest from daily toil
come with leathery hands to my rousing limbs
nestle my steamy body as I sing my Arctic hymns
sandy blonde hair lay softly on my panting breast
like bald eagles in Aspens, we mate within our nest
mist hovers like languid tears of a dolphin caught
while a sea otter pup eats a mussel highly sought
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this is s beautiful poem, Joni. In the mode of your classic style by using nature to relay the deepest emotions of your heart. It has so many wonderful and poignant images. Tells me that you are feeling better and enjoying the creative process again. I loved this piece. 💜💜
Thank you so much, Nigel your words mean the world and touch my heart. I truly appreciate your kindness and reading and this beautiful comment. Sending you love and hugs from both Scott and I. ❤️🙏❤️
You’re welcome Joni dearest. 🙏🤗
I love it when you call me that, it is enduring. Loved your talk on life and the challenges that we all face and hanging onto Grace and treating others with Grace – that is definitely you dear friend.
Thank you my dear. 💜💜
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Vivid, great images you have crafted with such precise words. Loved it Joni!
Thank you so much, Francis. I really appreciate your kind words. They mean the world.
I am truly delighted. You enjoyed this piece. Sending love and blessings, my friend.
You are very welcome Joni! Love and blessings to you both.
Congratulations, Joni. You are getting your work out there.
Thank you so much, Tim. I appreciate your support so much and it means the world to me.
Oh how I love your poetry! Beautiful job Joni!
Thank you so much sweet Belladonna for reading me on Hotel. It was a nature and passion piece, kind of fun to write. Big hugs my friend. Love ya!
You’re welcome! Hugs, love you
Beautiful, Joni! 💖
Thank you so much, Timothy. I appreciate your reading and your lovely comment. It always means a lot to me. Big hugs and blessings always for your family.
May your family be blessed too, Joni. 🙏 ❤
Thank you, Timothy, I really appreciate that. 💕
No one melds nature’s symbolism and human emotions quite like you, Joni. This is gorgeous poetry, with fascinating imagery of wild nature and human passion. So glad to see you with another publishing credit, my friend. Hope you’re doing well. All the best to you and Scott. 😊
Dearest Mike, thank you so much for this beautiful comment. It means a lot to me coming from one of my favorite poets. It is always a blessing to be on Hotel and working with Mich is a joy as you know. We send our hugs, love and blessings right back at you, Mike. ❤️🙏❤️
I love the Arctic theme here! Very original!
Oh, thank you Dawn. I never thought about how dangerous fishing could be, even in a lake in the Arctic until I read about it. Then I thought about how hard it would be to have a fisherman as a husband that you loved and the waiting each day for him to return. So glad you liked it Dawn, thank you again. ❤️
Enchanting, Joni. I’m heading to Masticadores to read the rest.
Thank you for your kindness, it is much appreciated.
My pleasure.
Ohh this is wonderfulJoni! I will finish my comment on Hotel….❤️
Thank you dear Karima. You are such a sweetheart. Love you!
Beautiful, Joni. <3 Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
Dearest Anna, how wonderful to hear from you. We will be together in Winston-Salem, NC, where we are looking for a new house. I have not been able to get health care in Virginia, so we are having to leave our dream house after a year and a half. Yet we have so much to be grateful for, and wherever my husband is, well, that is home for me. I love you, dear Anna, and pray that you will be with some friends and family during the holidays. We try and celebrate Thanksgiving every day, so we don’t really celebrate it in any traditional sense, the celebration for Christmas is generally in church and trying to do something for others less fortunate. Sending you much love and prayers, Anna.
Joni, this is a beautiful poem! I loved it! so glad Michelle published it for you because wow are you talented! xoxo
Oh, Carol Anne, thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that you enjoyed the poem and I too, thank that your poems are extremely well written. I know it is hard to write some of the poems you do but they are amazing. xoxoxoxo