Joyce Johnson Poet Rhyme

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

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Eve Roper April 25, 2018 at 9:48 PM Congratulations on your win, Joyce, wonderful poem ..Hugs Eve ~`*

Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2018 at 5:26 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 Carolyn Devonshire April 25, 2018 at 5:27 PM So glad your computer problems have been resolved and you are able to post poetry again!

James Inman April 25, 2018 at 8:01 AM Joyce, a sad but beautiful write.

Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 8:58 PM A beautiful poem, Joyce. Congrats on a well deserved win.

Gregory Richard Barden April 24, 2018 at 7:33 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

Susan Gentry April 24, 2018 at 5:49 PM Congratulations on your placement. I remember those times well too. Enjoyed. Happy Happy Birthday!!

Beautiful Scars April 24, 2018 at 9:04 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

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2018 at 5:32 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.

Gregory Richard Barden April 23, 2018 at 3:14 AM This is very poignant and heartfelt, Joyce ... life is rarely what we envision, but still full of blessings. I must fav this one.

Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2018 at 10:39 PM The seasons of life!

Sunlite Wanter April 15, 2018 at 6:04 PM I can fully identify! I have your book on my Kindle.

Nette Onclaud April 14, 2018 at 6:01 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