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Below are the all-time best Georgia Shockley poems as chosen by PoetrySoup members

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The Lady Down the Lane

Down the lane from me there lived a lady,
I took a daily walk right past her home,
I think she waited for me to come by there,
It broke my heart to learn that she was gone.
I still can see her at her kitchen window,
She'd raise it up and say her sweet hello,
Some small talk in the cool of every evening,
And as the sun would lower I would go.
Now age had made its' entrance I could tell,
Her shaky voice was always low and kind,
I never really knew too much about her,
I'll never know for she ran out of time.
I've noticed that the house has been updated,
Someone new has moved into her place,
When I walk by they wave and maybe nod,
Still everyday I search to see her face.
The lady down the lane had made me happy,
She made my long walk worthy of each mile,
As I go by her house I still feel comfort,
I think about her often and I smile.

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The Protector

Alone and afraid I sat there waiting, my heart beating double time and my head spinning in disbelief.
 Is this the right thing? Should I rise and leave? Why am I here? 
Tears streaming down my young face, I must have looked hideous when she walked in. I thought she will laugh at me or be cruel and accusing, but no, she smiled and took my trembling hands in hers.
 Her name was Dorothea and she was the kindest soul I have ever met; truly she was my gift from God. 
To give birth and walk away has to be the hardest decision a young girl can make…not my own decision at fifteen…but seemed as the only choice I had. She stayed with me throughout the night, wiping sweat from my brow, bringing water, talking and praying with me. 
She placed him in my arms though that was not supposed to be…she told me he was a gift, a beautiful gift from God and I wept at the thought of separating from him; knowing someone else would watch him grow, calm him at night and see is first footsteps… still the choice was not there for me…there was no way for me at this point..
I left alone and afraid...smaller body and empty arms…my head spinning in disbelief. Did I do the right thing? Should I go back? 
Then I saw her in the huge cathedral window…smiling and waving…holding my boy up so I could see and I knew it would be okay… She would be sure it was.

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My Little Bride

Forever I had groomed her for this day,
I felt as thought my heart would burst with pride,
Her dad stood there to give our girl away,
As all admired the beauty of the bride.

I allowed for just a moment to think back,
And picture her still clinging to my hand,
Those monsters always waiting to attack,
They've only changed, soon she will understand.

But for today she's happy and she glows,
She sees me quickly dash a tear away,
Her eyes are telling me how much she knows,
That I am giving so much on this day.

Now down the aisle she moves as on a cloud,
He reaches out and takes her trembling hand
I may be sad but still I feel so proud,
The emotions are so hard to understand.

A chapter closed, a new one has begun,
The page has turned and she is on her way,
But forever she will be my little one,
My little bride is lovely on her wedding day.

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Quarantine

I feel like we are living in a cruel and darkened cloud,
Places that we used to go no longer we’re allowed.
Things we took for granted are now passing out of sight,
Maybe we’ve done something wrong, or not done something right.
We heard that it was coming but we must have closed our ears,
For a virus with no antidote is of our greatest fears,
We’re searching for an answer but it seems there is no end,
No gathered groups, no party fun, we shouldn’t touch our friend.
Now I am sitting here today beneath a sunny sky,
Content for once to be alone and watch that old Hawk fly,
The birds are fine, the dogs still bark and trees begin to bloom,
That gives me faith that we’re okay and this won’t be our doom.
I’ve sanitized, I’ve stayed at home and said so many prayers,
I know we will pull through this thing, I know our Savior cares,
But still I’m sad that such a fate has spread across our land,
It’s nothing like we’ve ever known, how can we take a stand?
We must be strong together as we watch this giant fall,
Looking forward to a brighter day and better life for all.

Quarantine contest.  Sponsor: Julie Leigh Rodeheaven

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My Lucid Dream

Often I wake in the middle of the night to the aroma of fresh coffee brewing. I arise and stagger aimlessly down the hall toward this pleasant memory and turn the dim kitchen light on. The aroma still lingers as I see you sitting there, smiling and inviting me to sit down beside you. I grab my favorite coffee mug and reach for the coffee pot as I turn to look at you. Now once again the coffee pot is cold, the aroma dissipates and you are not there in your chair. Duped again. I wipe my face and push my hair back, tighten my robe and start back down the hall toward the bedroom. Is this a fantasy or a dream? A ghost of you or an illusion? I don’t know. All I know is I look forward to awakening to the coffee smell, walking down the hall in anticipation of seeing you once again. Regardless of the heart wrenching outcome, let it be again and again.

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Love Lost

In my wildest dreams I never thought I'd see his face again,
Though so often I retraced it in my mind,
To live the life he wanted would to me have been a sin,
Yet often still I long so to rewind.
There in that place and in that time it all seemed so complete,
Sunday morning pancakes on the bar,
Evening walks  with crashing waves and sandals on my feet,
At night we'd wish upon the brightest star.
"Just say the words and I'll be yours" I'd whisper in his ear,
But never a commitment from his lips,
He'd only say I love you so, there's nothing you should fear, 
Caress my face beneath his finger tips.
When I left he walked away and never turned around,
I took this as a sign that I was right,
The sweetest love I'd ever known I tossed it on the ground,
My eyes have not beheld him since that night.
Now there he stands before my eyes, I feel my poor heart race,
How is it he still moves me in this way,
I'm walking over to him at a slow and steady pace,
There's no  idea of what I want to say.
He turns his head and looks at me with cautious emerald eyes,
I smile and try to hide my shaking hands,
I pray that he still feels the same and thinks I'm still his prize,
We're older now perhaps he understands.
When all a once a beauty walks right up and takes his arm,
She smiles at me and I can only stare,
Surely now she is the one and I can sense her poise and charm,
She sees my tears and I don't really care.
I back away, my body numb, I wish I'd stayed at home,
I run into the blackness of the night,
The feelings never dealt with that I thought were surely gone,
Are chasing me, there is no end in sight.
Listening to what others say and trying hard to please,
Has left me in a lost and lonely state,
Love can be so healing yet sometimes it's a disease,
I made a choice and now I've sealed my fate. 
I've heard it said that love can build a bridge that you can cross,
And on the other side old can be new,
My love I'd cross a bridge and know all else would be a loss,
If I could have another chance with you.
The moral is don't wait too long nor push to have your way,
When love arrives embrace it at your best,
Protect the gift you've come upon no matter what they say,
Your heart will smile, your soul will finally rest.

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For Sadie

It was never my intent to let her in,
She would receive a decent meal and then she'd go,
But as the daylight gave way to the night,
I couldn't send her out into the snow.

I tried to make her stay there by the fire,
But she was so resistant to my plan,
She eased away and sat down by my chair,
Then perched her head so gently on my hand.

I never meant to let her stay so long,
New flowers bloomed along the path with pride,
I told her to stay put while I would plow,
Yet there she was just walking by my side.

Now spring gave in to long days in the sun,
By that oak tree I hungered for the shade,
But I had chores to do and rows to hoe,
I worked the soil and watched her as she played.

I raked them up in piles just right to burn,
Came Autumn and the leaves spread on the ground,
The weary have no rest now that's for sure,
She scattered all the piles that she had found!

For many seasons this would be my life,
And she remained right there until the end,
From where she came I never had a clue,
I know I loved her and she was my closest friend.

I buried her upon a distant hill,
Where buttercups and calla lilies grow,
Beside a pond where Sadie used to play,
Where I would fish while she ran to and fro.

I wasn't my intent to let her stay,
There was no room within the heart of me,
She unchained a door that I had barred,
And forever she will be a part of me.

Sometimes late at night when all is calm,
The moonlight streaking beams across that hill,
I see her shadow running wild and free,
It comforts me to know she's with me still.

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Dance With Me

Dance with Me

Please dance with me beneath these stars as they light up this southern sky,
Just hold me close and move real slow as all naysayers pass us by,
The night is warm,we both are young and yes this is our final chance,
To feel the touch we crave so much, so take me in your arms; let's dance.

Your eyes are telling me that this is what you really want to do,
And for so long I've only dreamed of being held so close to you,
I want to feel your heartbeat as you pull me closer to your chest,
I want to lay my head there on your shoulder for a moment's rest.

Our friends there in the bonfire's light just laughing and they have no clue,
That all this year I've held this crush and that I'm so in love with you,
Just sweet 16 but yet I know that you're the one that's meant for me,
Dancing while that song plays on with you is where I want to be.

You're moving closer to me now and I can feel my heart stand still,
Your smile is burning through my soul, I can't describe the way I feel,
Your outstretched hand as you take mine and lead me out across the sand,
Now slow and sweet we sway to music played by some sweet sixties band.

Now all at once the earth stands still and all five senses are aware, 
Your skin is soft, you smell so nice, our friends watch now and I don't care,
This might not be forever and the future may not be our own,
But in my mind this is my hope for I have loved you for so long.

This beach, these stars, your special touch in morning's light will all be gone,
The glowing fire will be but ash and we will all be back at home,
Still I will keep this night forever written in a happy place,
That neither time nor future plans will have a reason to erase.

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Viral Effect

The baseball fields are empty...no crack of the bat nor cheers in the stands; 
no children's laughter in the park, and the balloon man can't be found... 
It feels for now that all is lost and it will never be the same as we busy ourselves with mundane activities just to keep from going insane... 
No Sunday morning church crowds nor over crowded tables at favorite after church restaurants... shopping malls are closed and those that dare to venture out behind masks and gloved are shy to look your way... and we know that something is lost.

Still, families are gathered together and flowers are blooming around their cleaned abodes...we are using our minds to think of ways to survive until this giant is slain...

We will come out ahead in many ways...more thankful...more resourceful...less dependent on ease and comfort and more dependent on ourselves and God;realizing just how vulnerable we all are and that our way of life can change in the blink of an eye...

There still remains blue skies and lakes, music and ice cream...we can still communicate and laugh, dance and sing...and pray.

But for this day, the baseball fields are empty and the children's laughter no longer fills the park...still somehow we will learn that we've gained something.

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Sweet Sarah My Love

The epitome of perfection on a blanket she lay,
Smiling and cooing as I watched her that day,
She needed a name now but where should I start?
What shall I call the beat of my heart?
The name can't be common it must be elite,
But it can't be too bold, the name must be sweet,
Yet her name must be regal, it must have a ring,
When you hear it you'll know she's a child of the King,
So I called out Delilah, Mary Jane and Suzette,
But the precious name "Sarah" I could not forget,
For a woman should carry a name that portrays,
She is a princess indeed in all means and all ways,
So I picked up my daughter and held her so near,
As she lay on my chest I whispered in her ear,
Your name will be Sarah and your world will know,
That you are a princess wherever you go,
A young child of spirit; as you grow we shall see,
The woman that God's Grace has led you to be,
Grow strong in the beauty of a blue sky above,
For tomorrow you'll slay giants; Sweet Sarah My Love.