Joyce Johnson Poet Verse

Goethe Path

I wandered down the forest lane,

just to see what joys I'd find.
The path was dry from lack of rain

and rimmed by plants of every kind.

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A little frog came hopping by

Focused on undisclosed intent.
With no response to my brief "Hi!"

he kept hopping without relent.

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A group of other forest folks

were in a circle on the ground.
I thought that they were telling jokes,

As frog  hopped to a grassy mound.


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No one invited me to sit.

None held up a big welcome sign.
I felt a chilling quite a bit,

and went back home some friends to find.

Written June 16, 14

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Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2015 at 4:35 AM JOYCE , Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups home page. ~Always & Forever~ LINDA

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2014 at 11:37 PM I like how this one just goes down the pathway of imagination, seeing a frog and then not getting invited to sit with those found along the way. A nice jaunt!!

Verlena S. Walker June 27, 2014 at 9:02 PM Lovely write Joyce. Enjoyed... Verlena

Carolyn Devonshire June 18, 2014 at 3:50 PM Dear Joyce, What a delight it is to think of you trying to commune with animals this way. Had to laugh at the last verse when "no one invited" you to sit. LOL You can sit with me anytime, dear. Wishing you success in the contest! Love you, Carolyn