Only On Loan

I would deny the birds to sing
The blooming flowers, the coming spring.
If it be true that he is gone,
Then tell me pray, why they live on.
Cruel February stole his breath.
The one we loved, lies low in death,
This man who was so dear to me
And to all men a friend would be.

Dear gracious Lord, I thank thee for 
Those happy years we had before
The angels came to take my love
And carry him to Heaven above.
Forgive me that his loss I moan.
Remind me he was Heaven’s loan.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Onclaud Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM
oh how profound, joyce..miles of congrats on a well deserved award! :)huggs!
Freeman Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Joyce, Beautiful, Good to see you near the top spot. "Congratulations" Agape, Moses
Neels Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 7:45 AM
This is really an amazing write Joyce.. Congratulations on your awesome win in Brian's contest ;) lfde Wilma
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July 21, 2011 at 6:28 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
July 21, 2011 at 6:25 AM
Congrats Joyce on another exciting win in Brian's contest.. luv this piece from title to last line.. so moving..so caring..so deeply touching..so tender.. legacy of luv..
O'Neal Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Beautiful.
Sahu Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM
how sad and nostalgic!really heart touching .such poetic tribute is heavenly.thanks.
Tacito Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Absolutely powerful!
Peranteau Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 4:47 AM
So so beautifully written dear poet ! Wonderful write ! Have a blessed week Joyce....much love, james
Ball Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 4:28 AM
This is so beautiful. Easily read and understood, Filled with emotion, Beautifully worded and well expressed, Wonderful rhyme and rhytm, It has it all. God Bless, JB
Zzzzz Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 3:36 AM
A sad and touching write. Very expressive and lyrical. Regards, Robert.
Sadberry Avatar
July 20, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Smile, *^_^* “Sounds As Though Vision, Faith, Love & Temporal Closure Have Embraced = My Dear Precious & Priceless, Blessed & Beautiful Joyce Johnson == I Also Find Amid These Gifts I Might Say, A Wonderful Depth of Passion Perhaps Swirling About A Very Excellently Written, Stirring & Lovely Poem My Dear.” === My Love to You Always, Jasper *
Warden Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Joyce, well said, my friend..hugs to you...
Hornschuch Avatar
July 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM
pure perfection...just made my fav list. I like the form, rhythm and rhyme...Michael
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