Joyce Johnson Poet Rhyme

Alone With God

For five long days I’ve been snowbound.
My home with blanket pulled around
Is quiet as the distant hill
That nestles in its white surround.
My world so very still.

No small birds trill to break the spell.
All vanquished with the flakes that fell.
Electric voice immobilized,
Marooned in solitary cell,
My world strangely disguised.

No noisome birdsong to intrude
On absolute of quietude.
No foot on yielding snow has trod.
Suspended in rare interlude
Alone, alone with God.

The snow remover coming through,
The telephone and power crew.
Although their efforts I applaud
I  miss the peaceful time I knew
Alone, alone with God.  

	By: Joyce 12/30/02  We all won first in this one.

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Carol Sunshine Brown June 30, 2011 at 5:10 AM A belated congratulations Joyce on your win in Brian Strand's "One Off" contest. Love, Carol

Elizabeth Wesley June 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM So quiet and peaceful. I FLOWS WITH SILENCE

Kash Poet June 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM Nice descriptive write sharing your experience,Congrats on your win.

Debbie Guzzi June 18, 2011 at 6:11 AM yes something of a vacation without all that constant business! Nice win, congrad's Joyce! Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM wow, I see why you chose this one for your showcase poem. It is very very good, dear lady. Congratulations on your win!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 17, 2011 at 6:16 AM Congrats Joyce on your first place win in this contest ..another elegant entry my friend.. we are all first place winners in this one luv..enjoy..

Nette Onclaud June 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM sunny congrats om your top win in brian's "off , one" , joyce. we are all no.1 here in the contest! :) huggs

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM Cute write, Joyce! We do all need that alone time with God, forced by the elements or not! :) Well written. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your congrats on my 5th place winner in P.D.'s contest. Best wishes, Caroline.

Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2011 at 2:55 PM Drat those snow plows, Joyce. I was feeling close to God as well as I read your beautiful description of the pristine snow. Get the same feeling at sea. This is definiely a favorite for me. So eloquent. You know, sometimes I get headaches trying to figure out what writers are trying to say. Then I read your work and know why I enjoy visiting this site. Thank you! Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick June 12, 2011 at 12:48 PM Enjoyed this one that speaks of your faith..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Sara

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 11, 2011 at 11:59 PM What a very inspiring write, Joyce- yes sometimes we definitely just have to take away all the distractions and ind that alone time with God-- thank you for this beautiful reminder :)

James Foulk June 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM this piece you wrote was so vivid, so real, i could see the snow coming down. one time this girl and i were stranded on this lonely road with ten foot snow drifts on both sides of the road, we had to stay there until morning when a snow plow came and dug us out, and the car was almost out ouf gas. so i can realate to this poem. thank you for commenting on Bring on summer.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 11, 2011 at 8:59 PM a most lovely inspirational write Joyce .. good luck if for any contest.. being alone with God is a treasure and a treat to enjoy luv.. superbly penned my friend..