Lost In the Mist

The graying mists rise and enshroud him, he

suspended, lies on a short thread of life,

while gathered in small knots of worry, we

keep hopeless watch, while I, his beloved wife,

resent the others, wanting them to be

beyond the misty veil. I'll bear the strife.

I welcome in his mother, frail and weak,

but other than our prayers, we do not speak.



By: Joyce Johnson

8/22/14



I single spaced, but this is what comes up.  I will try to get it back in shape.



For contest: Through The Mist
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Jeffrey Chinedu Avatar
May 18, 2018 at 5:07 AM
simply beautiful
Onclaud Avatar
August 31, 2014 at 10:55 PM
etched in a most defining way.. i love how this ended, joyce.. very creative.. thank you for gracing my contest and congrats!
Allison Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 12:30 PM
unique take on the form Joyce. many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
A. Sharma Avatar
August 23, 2014 at 6:16 AM
Joyce that's a brilliant take my friend ! Wish u luck! Trying something today on this form!
Mehta Avatar
August 23, 2014 at 1:42 AM
Lovely take on the theme of mist, Joyce.
Gruhn Avatar
August 22, 2014 at 9:46 PM
iNTERESTING jOYCE!!
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