Joyce Johnson Poet Rhyme

A Sweet Happening

Sweet things have happened to me
But the one I most recall
And as of today, I'd have to say
The sweetest of them all
Is when my dear son said to me
Just weeks before he died.
"You've been the best mom in the world."
I was so touched I cried.
We had no inkling he was ill,
I think God prompted him
To say those loving words to me
Before his light went dim.
He couldn't have known how his mom
Would treasure every word
And keep them close within her heart,
Sweetest words she'd ever heard.



2nd place

(This is a true story.  I don't know if he felt it was the right time to say it or if it was all God's 
doings)

Placed 2nd
For Sweetheart Contest)

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Sruthi Ajith July 1, 2010 at 9:50 PM congrats.very elegant poem on a childs love towards his mother.so touching!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 28, 2010 at 3:47 PM Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in "Sweetheart" contest.. a perfect poem my friend.. with luv.. "Sweetheart"

Debbie Guzzi June 27, 2010 at 4:48 PM not knowing is a gift of love also..congrad's on your sweet verse! Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown June 27, 2010 at 10:46 AM Congratulations Joyce on your win in Tirzah Conway's contest "Sweetheart". Love, Carol

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 26, 2010 at 7:38 AM Oh wow. This sure is very touching indeed--amazing how these words can mean so much especially after they're gone--this poem of yours hit so close to home, Joyce...super congrats on your win with this very sweet and moving piece! --nikko :) PS--thank you for all your wonderful comments in my poems Joyce :)

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2010 at 8:02 PM Joyce, this is so touching. I had a brother who let us all know how much he loved us in letters two months before hit and killed while standing on a street corner by a drunk driver. I think some have "premonitions" of it. He is with God, I am sure (both your son and my brother). LUv, Andrea

Joe Flach June 25, 2010 at 7:31 PM Wow Joyce, a powerfull touching and beautiful write. I feel the love, sorrow and faith shine through your words. Joe

Connie Marcum Wong June 25, 2010 at 7:01 PM soupmail

Tirzah Conway June 25, 2010 at 6:09 PM Congradulation's on your 2nd place finish!~Tirzah~

Doris Culverhouse June 24, 2010 at 5:13 PM Wiping tears...sniff...so sweet!! Has to be a winner!

Poet Destroyer A June 24, 2010 at 5:02 PM A painful but heartfilled write,,, it is odd but of course something we treasure for a loved one to say something out of the ordinary it makes us think if they knew something was to happen but reguardess I'm deeply sorry about your son it brought a tear to my eye, the best of luck to you on the contest

Jeralynn Clark June 24, 2010 at 4:59 PM Oh what a blessing Joyce. A precious gift to You! Lovely poem. Love Jeralynn