Joyce Johnson Poet Verse

Frustration Tableau

I dare not set free
kitten I have saved
from a certain death.
Crying at the door
she does not recall
how her siblings died.

October 15, 2014

Joyce Johnson

Written for contest. "Design Your Tableau"

# 1 quote You become responsible forever for what you have tamed."

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Sara Kendrick October 29, 2014 at 9:44 AM Great one about the topic chosen..I enjoyed reading your winner..Congrats..Sara

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2014 at 9:12 PM yes, another pet lover like me with this tableau. Whatever happened to that poor kitty? So glad you won with this one. Congrats, Joyce.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 25, 2014 at 7:22 AM - There are many that I have read before .... and many who not arrived at the winners list .... but, everyone can not win! - Really hard to judge .... (glad it's not me :) - In my eyes, everyone is so beautiful written! - CONGRATULATIONS !!! - Have a restful and lovely weekend,Joyce - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Dr.Ram Mehta October 25, 2014 at 5:41 AM A touching piece of writing, congrats on the win, Joyce

Maurice Yvonne October 25, 2014 at 5:25 AM Congratulations Joyce on your win.

Brenda Meier-Hans October 24, 2014 at 5:25 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Joyce. I think this is beautiful that you saved that kitten.

Jan Allison October 24, 2014 at 4:07 PM what a touching write Joyce many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Debbie Guzzi October 16, 2014 at 2:25 PM So true maybe find a new home? Light & Love

Casarah Nance October 16, 2014 at 8:15 AM Oh that is tough, sadness at the lost, but hope for the kitten, hold her safely in your home. hugsxx

James Marshall Goff October 15, 2014 at 9:39 PM Hi Joyce...your compassion is evident in this beautiful poem...jimbo

Brenda Meier-Hans October 15, 2014 at 9:38 PM Ah, semisweet Joyce. Lucky mitten to of found you.