Joyce Johnson Poet Verse

Too Soon Gone

Chilling to me is the cool misty rain.
Filling fuel on the fire to warm me again,
Willing my thoughts on the now to remain,
Stilling all those that are cause of the pain.

Come my sweet child and sit by the fire.
Strum for me a tune, one I would admire,
Some pretty melody, ‘ere we retire.
Hum along with me as I draw you nigher.

Years have gone by since you sat close to me.
Tears I have shed for the sweet used to be.
Fears are for the future that I can foresee.
Nears the sad moment you’ll want to fly free.

Knowing that you will be leaving some day.
Stowing sweet memories, wishing you’d stay.
Growing to womanhood, you’re pulling away
Showing more interest in boys than in play.

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Poet Destroyer A June 8, 2013 at 12:29 PM JOYCE Congratulations!!! , nice to see you on Nates' winning list. By the looks of his winners, it seems as if he's a real picky person.... xox~ Linda

Nathan D. June 7, 2013 at 8:36 PM thank you

Elizabeth Wesley July 24, 2011 at 12:33 AM A problem for all parents with a child. A sensitive verse that captures the heart.

Carolyn Devonshire July 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM Wow! First place, I predict, Joyce. I love the way you describe the child growing up and being so close to you. How sad it must be to see children leave home. Very tender write, but I did get a chuckle from the last line. Awesome use of the form, dear. Hope to see your poem at the top! Miracle Worker meant a lot to me. Cayce tapped into the universal consciousness to find those remedies. Maybe someone as gifted will come along again, but I doubt it. Love, Carolyn (Send Jam! LOL)

Zzzzz Zzzzz July 22, 2011 at 4:28 AM A tender but poignant piece. All parents face scenes such as this, eventually. The "rhymes at both ends" are perfect! This is very good! Love, Robert.

Francine Roberts July 21, 2011 at 9:29 AM way to go Joyce, I spent the whole night just trying to find four starting words that rhyme, best of luck in the contest, you did great