Saturated In Solitude

I remember those busy years,
As mother, employee and wife.
I'd sometimes beg, almost in tears,
For peaceful play from my small dears
And more quietude for my life.

The years have passed, with children grown.
My dear husband has gone ahead. 
My home and my time are all my own,
Sitting by silent telephone,
With only myself to be fed.

4/11/2018

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 4/25/2018 9:48:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Joyce, wonderful poem ..Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 4/25/2018 5:26:00 PM
A very touching memory of one who knows that the "empty nest" we once desired creates a void. Congratulations on your win, Joyce. My life is much like yours now, making friendships like ours all the more important. Love, carolyn
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Date: 4/25/2018 5:27:00 PM
So glad your computer problems have been resolved and you are able to post poetry again!
Date: 4/25/2018 8:01:00 AM
Joyce, a sad but beautiful write.
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Date: 4/24/2018 8:58:00 PM
A beautiful poem, Joyce. Congrats on a well deserved win.
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Date: 4/24/2018 7:33:00 PM
A wonderfully touching write with a crimped edge of melancholy, but such is life ... it comes full circle, and then starts another. I just turned sixty in January, and then became a GREAT-grandfather in March! It all goes so fast, but that spinning wheel is why we're here - to keep it turning. Gorgeous poem, Joyce - blessings! :-) <3
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Date: 4/24/2018 5:49:00 PM
Congratulations on your placement. I remember those times well too. Enjoyed. Happy Happy Birthday!!
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Date: 4/24/2018 9:04:00 AM
very sweet lovely lady, Happy 100th Birthday! May your year be filled with tons of hugs, kisses and gratitude... :) congratulations and thank you ;) -luloo
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Date: 4/23/2018 5:32:00 PM
Joyce, the contrast between the two stanzas , what you once wished for and it now being true, is very remarkable! LOVE this one. It's a fave for me too. By the way, if this is for Broken Wing's contest, you need to do four different kinds of poetry forms, explained at her contest page. But if you simply drew inspiration from the titles she gave us, that was reward in itself.
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Date: 4/23/2018 3:14:00 AM
This is very poignant and heartfelt, Joyce ... life is rarely what we envision, but still full of blessings. I must fav this one.
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Date: 4/22/2018 10:39:00 PM
The seasons of life!
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Date: 4/15/2018 6:04:00 PM
I can fully identify! I have your book on my Kindle.
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Date: 4/14/2018 6:01:00 PM
you have lived fully through seasons' tears and joy despite the empty nest days... sush a precious write; i celebrate you, dear joyce!... huggs
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