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Exhausting

puppy,   puppy 		                      full
         of  energy,  always                                              happy
       and so incredibly cute.                                        he greets                                       
me with wet licks and barks,                                  paws on
    my    clean    clothes    leaving                         their mark
        saying   “I was here.”    his   excitement   is   never 
                      ending,    bouncing     happily     like     a 
                        ball,  running   around  chasing   squirrels 
                          much   to     their      dislike,       chucking 
                            acorns       to        banish     him     from 
                                 their     sight.   plays     for        hours
                                     and I look                      for any 
                                        switch                           to   turn 
                                          him off.                          to bed 
                                          i go and                           he is at 
                                         my head                         his tail 
                                     thum                                ping

Copyright © Michelle Johnson | Year Posted 2007



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Fractured

How long have you and I been together?
I can’t recall when we met,
Do you?
You have been a part of my life for decades.

Late nights, spent together
Hiding our relationship. 
You were always there for me, in
Times of purgatory and utter elation 

My mom found me passed out.
Where were you when the ambulance came?
Why didn’t you visit?
The doctors tell me that you’re no friend of mine.

Today begins first steps,
Recovery.
I can no longer see you and
My heart is heavy for it.

I miss you. 
My best friend,
My eating disorder.
I’ll send you a post card.

Copyright © Michelle Johnson | Year Posted 2007

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Ding Dong

Once upon a time, a prophecy long foretold 
of a child who would bring forth prosperity.
She would be of meager birth with hair of gold.
At six and ten the magus did find, Felicity.
“A quest my dear you must partake,
perilless though it might be.” 
For the sake of her country she will undertake.
Her journey she begins, “My people will be free.”
Goblins are first to bugger her, 
Not far behind were trolls.
Followed by 10 foot Ogres but fear not, 
she knew they were just hungry so she fed them some rolls.
Through deadly swamps and treacherous mountains she fought the cursed 
Witch.
In the end Felicity freed her people, hungry now, food was all she wished.

Copyright © Michelle Johnson | Year Posted 2007

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Visit

Comes your way this wicked something.  Beware 
Of the Banshee wails seeping into dreams.
Eyes closed and with calming breath, say a prayer.
	
An effigy looms overhead take care.
In the distance a requiem doth scream.
Comes your way this wicked something, beware.

From deep slumber you awake with a scare,
Colour fades as ice moves through your bloodstream.
Eyes closed and with calming breath, say a prayer.

Sound is lost upon your lips, naught but air,
Movement is but a fading sunlight’s gleam.
Comes your way this wicked something, beware.

Tracing your face with its bony finger,
You see soulless eyes bathed in blaspheme.
Eyes closed and with calming breath, say a prayer.
	
A storm busts through the closed window with flair
And with the flicker of the candle he
Comes your way, this wicked something, beware.
Eyes closed and with calming breath, say a prayer.

Copyright © Michelle Johnson | Year Posted 2007

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Over the Moon

I remember when you first lifted your head,
Expanding your sight beyond me.
Eyes wide with curiosity.

I remember when you crawled full speed,
Exploring the world before you.
Hands dirty from touching everything.

I remember when you could walk,
Then run, tearing through the neighborhood.
Feet moved like lightning.

I remember when you asked me questions about life,
Girls are curious creatures.
From crushes, to dating, then kissing.

I remember when you mustered the courage to marry,
Vows of responsibility spoken from your heart.
Children of your own following closely.

I remember when you told me you were proud, 
Trying in vain to hide the tears that welled in my eyes.
Then you kissed my cheek and said thanks Mommy.

Copyright © Michelle Johnson | Year Posted 2007




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