two sisters' journeys sculpted by the choices they made
July 18, 2023.
Janette,
right in front of me
I see a face of regret and two eyes
that have been captivated by blindness;
Janette,
admit your guilt and accept the reality,
stop being selfish and silly...
be humble like me!
Janette,
in my presence, you reveal little joy;
have I denied you passionate kisses?
And if a hug is too little to make you happy,
what else can I give besides tenderness?
Janette,
are you the same woman
who had strong feelings for me?
Who has betrayed our trust and pretends to be
as faithful as you should be?
Aren't you surprised by my disdain?
Janette,
don't shake your tree,
nothing will fall out...
you have taken it all in stride
with one breath of greed,
and watching me bleed
you feel no sympathy for me;
Janette,
yesterday we fell madly in love, and tomorrow looked bright;
today, we're falling out of love and we're hurting our pride!
Through the years, I’ve known my share of sorrow
had my life shattered by cancer and death
with days, when I couldn’t face tomorrow
and dark endless nights, when feeling bereft
I’ve cried a thousand tears. They fell like rain,
again, and again, until nothing was left
but silent screams, piercing through the pain
deep inside my heart. There were times, I thought
the pain would never end, and griefs refrain
the only tune I’d sing, until I sought
solace in poetry, music and song
finding the peace and contentment it brought
a refuge. My haven, in a choir’s throng
and time with reflections, paper and pen
was medication needed to grow strong
in order to move forward – live again.
Words and music stayed, when all else was gone
and played a new melody. It was then,
I found a voice, to walk once more in sun.
© Janette Fisher 08.02.17
“How are you feeling today?”
“Trapped.”
They don’t hear
and set about their tasks
with constant moans:
this and that,
idle chat
I can't bear their drones
“Enough!”
They don’t hear,
don’t care:
I’m locked in this shell
awake, aware,
paralysed,
unable to move or talk
since the pain
burned through my brain.
I lie in this bed
wired to a fear-filled machine,
moments clicked
a switch flicked,
my locked-in scream...
“Don’t do it. Please.
I’m still here!”
‘How are you today?'
© Janette Fisher 08.02.17
The thunderous skies now capitulate to man, witnessing their tirade of wrath
Who would have thought nature now bowed, whilst viewing man's path
What man could imagine, beating a power like she
When I look back at the template I wrote
This wasn't meant to be
Inspired by reading a posting on Facebook by 'Janette Fisher'
The Autumn air is memories,
hitching a ride on earthy scents.
It comes each year upon the breeze,
to tease, tantalize or torment.
Hitching a ride on earthy scents,
along with the tang of wood smoke,
to tease, tantalize or torment.
Brings a smile to this old cowpoke.
Along with the tang of wood smoke,
the wafting taste of hot pies in a tin.
Brings a smile to this old cowpoke,
when momma hollered to come in.
The wafting taste of hot pies in a tin.
I stand still and listen for the call,
when momma hollered to come in.
The easy joys of childhood recalled
I stand still and listen for the call.
It comes each year upon the breeze,
the easy joys of childhood recalled.
The Autumn air is memories
For the contest; Seasons of Mist and Mellow fruitfulness
Sponsored by Janette Fisher
Autumn brings some great changes with the cool air
The colors are all special with this season
There are days at which we celebrate with care
About the joys of life and the real reason
One great time to have fun would be Halloween
Also turkey day’s about the best you’ve seen
Autumn fires are where you keep glowing embers
Orange and black are the main harvest colors
Russell Sivey
Entrant into Janette Fisher's "Seaon of Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness" contest
10/8/2012
When fate decides to bring you love
What else to do but answer the call
You are my life, my all!
I was so afraid to laugh again
Want again
Love again
Yet here I stand my hand in yours
Beliving in life dream of happiness
Telling you, we were meant to be
Ah!, Fate brought you to me!
Oh My dear!
Can I tell you what is in my heart?
Can I tell you
I've loved you from the start?
Can I tell you
The emptiness you fill?
Can I tell you
My yearning for you is real?
Can I tell you
I'll never let you go?
Can I tell you
Or do you already know?
Can I tell you
How much - How deep a part of me you are?
Can I tell you
Can I tell you
Oh, I love you!
Can I tell you?
With this ring I thee wed!
How sweet the bed our love and
Fate has given us!
entry for Janette Fisher's contest
When fate decides to bring you love
World of wars seems smiling like dove
Hearts embrace the other’s purity
Confusions go far to place serenity
Togetherness is cherished all time
Sounds appeal like a music chime
Marriage brings a new beginning
Hearts start a carefree new inning
Exchange of love...gift beyond life
Happily ever after, husband and wife
Contest: When fate decides by Janette Fisher
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Fate’s Decision
when fate decides to bring you love,
your heart will fly as lovely as a dove
seems as if your soul had reached a throne of gold
underneath the rainbow of great happiness unfold
when two hearts cling together as one
making sacred vow for a very strong bond
for better or worst, ‘til death do us part,
in sickness and in health, the loveliest thing from mouth to heart
as colorful butterflies spread their wings
crowning you both with joy and bountiful blessings
applause will be on air wishing you both hope and success
as two hearts build a family hoping to live in a home of bliss
but when fate decides to bring you love
it’ s not always like a fairy tale now
just like a tall wedding cake that loses its shape
when love is not nourished and nurtured by two people who share
Written: Sept. 12,2012
Eleventh Place
Contest: When Fate Decides (Wedding Poem)
Contest Judged: 9/30/2012
Poet Sponsor: Janette Fisher
Note: I tried to make a Wedding Cake Poem
When fate decides to bring you love,
Be cheerful and still,do not fear,
For true love descends from above,
Two hearts becoming one is dear,
pure bliss flows through with strong desire,
blood fluctuates in unusual way,
which makes your heart to be on fire,
couldn`t sleep nor rest for a day,
without seeing ones sweet honey,
This sensation one must possess,
which makes you jump like a bunny,
This strong passion,you must address
by settling this on the altar,
which exposes the joy in ones heart,
True feelings that must not scatter,
Falling in love is a nice act...
Contest:"When Faith Decides" sponsored by Janette Fisher
When fate decides to bring you love
You share it with me, feeling from above
I desire always your heart to be true
Time dictates just how great we grew
I seek your longing to be with my heart
For our life-long commitment never to part
I love you, fate has brought us together
And I accept this union, separation never
Always and true, we’ll stay together long
That’s how far our hearts sing this song
Entrant into Janette Fisher's "When Fate Decides" contest
9/6/2012
"Fashioned by Fate"
when Fate decides to bring you love
to fulfill Life's golden dreams
two hearts embrace as warmth of glove
as radiance from sequined sunbeams.
no obstacle too great to climb
no boundary prevents lovelight
the power of love conquers to combine
fashioned by Fate's magical flight.
as two spirits caress in a bond unbroken
the challenges met strengthen soul-mates
sealed with a kiss precious words unspoken
a marriage of love carved by hand of Fate.
*For Janette Fisher's When Fate Decides Contest ..
"Autumn Splendor Serenade"
Autumn drapes green trees with golden leaves array
Lacing meadows in halos of wonder
Sidewalks scintillate in colored carpeting display
Crisp chilly air infiltrates in splendor.
Burnishing pastels fascinate in exquisite imagery
Cascading leaves decend in confetti decor'
Swaying branches bask beneath amber tapestry
As Earth embraces view of Autumn's sweet rapport'.
Soft Seasonal canvas mesmerizes charmed coverlet of land
A masterpiece creation breathes, painted by God's Almighty Hand.
*For Janette Fisher's Contest..
My Hero Lives On
I remember my visits to my nana’s home,
Where my body and mind were free to roam.
We were princesses by day and faeries by night,
My ghostly impressions giving my Nan a fright.
Tea in the garden and song in the air,
Even when raining, we didn’t care.
For when she was smiling that smile at you,
The whole world would smile too.
I’d laugh till I cried, and cry till I’d laugh,
The light of your love, guiding my path.
But the day you slipped away from me,
Was the day when I had to set you free,
Free from the world, and free from my mind,
As you went forward and left me behind.
For my hero died when I was ten,
But her memory lives on, until I see her again.
[For the contest Holding out for a Hero by Janette Fisher]
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