Donna Jones Poet Couplet

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For Mel

This Empty Guitar

A black Stetson waits in your chair
Dust now follows sunbeams in the air

Life's lessons remain in this place
Death's reach can't erase your face

Smoke rings and laughter linger here
Ghostly melodies drift where they dare

Distant guitar strings echo and cry
Trapped, untouched now...where they lie

A bird's song gets lost in the breeze
Love's magic...fades in dreams

Songs we sang before, haven't changed
Souls however, seem re-arranged

Oh, won't you please join me again
Let your wondrous music begin

This empty guitar and silence...an odd pair
A black Stetson waits in your chair

(c) Donna Jones

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Richard Lamoureux March 5, 2025 at 6:19 AM Nice to see you back Donna. Thanks for stopping by.

Richard Lamoureux September 22, 2019 at 9:32 AM I see another year has almost passed. You are still missed. Hugs Rick. Do let me know if you return. ;0)

Richard Lamoureux December 4, 2018 at 8:42 AM Long time no see, I hope you are well.

Richard Lamoureux December 23, 2017 at 9:20 AM The cold weather has arrived. Wishing you an amazing Christmas Donna.

Ken Jordan October 11, 2017 at 12:20 AM Love this poem to pieces, it touched my longing heart - Perhaps the ones we miss, is never gone; they’re with us always in spirit. Always Ken Donna Jones October 16, 2017 at 5:48 AM thank you so much Ken...yes this special man still affects my life..have a great day

Richard Lamoureux March 26, 2017 at 4:30 AM You are missed, I hope all is well Donna. Donna Jones October 16, 2017 at 5:43 AM hey richard...thanks....am well i miss soup very much...life very busy right now...will be back when cold weather gets here....hope you are well too....

Anne-Lise Andresen December 23, 2016 at 7:19 AM - Marry Christmas to you and your loved ones, Donna - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Lucas Mkude November 29, 2016 at 10:15 AM Nice one Donna! "Oh, won't you please join me again Let your wondrous music begin,...." this is perfect!

Nette Onclaud November 14, 2016 at 10:45 AM ohh, a pleasure to read you again, donna... this is poignant, warm and beautifully scribed... how are you?... huggs

Richard Lamoureux October 19, 2016 at 8:47 AM This is sad and beautiful!

Sara Kendrick October 1, 2016 at 8:02 AM Enjoyed reading this one today..The emotion just flows from the lines..I hope not written in response to a recent death..I can see the scene develop from the lines..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara..My inchworm photo is from the internet but I did have two inchworms on my four o'clock.. Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:40 PM glad you enjoyed it sara..my uncle died fairly recently and I miss him terribly ,,,thanks for your visit

Anne-Lise Andresen October 1, 2016 at 7:59 AM - A beautiful and sensitive melody, dear Donna - Nice to see you, best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:41 PM thank you ms sunshine...isn't that so sweet,,,you have a grand one too

Tim Smith October 1, 2016 at 7:48 AM So beautiful written Donna. I am sensing that he has gone. A great poem Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:43 PM thank you Tim....yes gone...and got the party started wherever he is now...cant wait to join it....take care...that's a cutie you got there on your shoulders

Demetrios Trifiatis October 1, 2016 at 5:22 AM Tenderly romantic! Who could ever ignore such a call? Great writing dear, Donna! Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:45 PM thank you sir...I always love hearing from you...you are wise....and make me smile

Keith Logan September 30, 2016 at 11:21 PM This successfully walks the tightrope of tribute and entertainment. Not an easy task. Well done. Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:50 PM very kind..thank you very much

Vera Duggan September 30, 2016 at 10:24 PM Hi Donna my dear friend, long time no see, first of all how are you and the family, I often think of you and miss our little messages, but like us you have been very busy. Now this poem is a delight to read, a nice tribute to someone you loved, loved it my friend. Take care........Vera Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:53 PM hello Vera..yes busy...mother in law in hospice care now and have lost two loved uncles ,, but all going well...hope same for you..thanks for stopping by

Joseph May September 30, 2016 at 9:41 PM A melody waits to be set free...Very nicely penned Donna...Good to see you... Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:54 PM thanks Joseph...means a lot... I appreciate it

Frederic Parker September 30, 2016 at 9:19 PM such a melancholy write, to miss someone is sad to miss the music from their soul is sadness Donna Jones October 1, 2016 at 9:58 PM hey fred...I do miss the music that just flowed from this man...just his smile//giggle//joking way he teased us kids when we were young...and yes his talent...thanks for stopping