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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-05-17 03:39 PM

I've been watching for them eagerly,
So why am I surprised to see,
My swallows have returned to me?
With swoop and glide they find their home,
The one I promised in my poem,
I'd guard with ardor, while they roam.

Have they been far across the sea,
And did they ever think of me,
In winter's cold captivity?
What radar brought them back to where,
Their future nest was waiting here?
Or did they need a Hand to steer?

They know just when the time is right,
For them to start their homeward flight.
They fly in daytime, rest at night.
Does God's voice guide them on the way?
Does He show them where it's safe to stay?
Who tells them it's the month of May?

While they have been in warmer clime,
I've waited here, biding my time;
'Til I could welcome them in rhyme.
So welcome to you little friends,
Although this sojourn too, will end,
Some happy times we'll have to spend.

I'll watch you raise your little brood,
Flying back and forth with food.
You know I'd help you if I could.
I know the rules now, and the score.
You'll leave your nest above my door,
And fly away from me once more.

But you've given me your promise true.
You will return, I'll wait for you.

By Joyce Johnson May 12,2001

obscurity of cloud
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1 posted 2001-05-17 07:07 PM

This is so beautiful. I am awed by your images.

"so when at times the mob is swayed to carry praise or blame too far, we may choose something like a star" --Frost

WhtDove
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since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

2 posted 2001-05-17 10:00 PM

Great story to meet the challenge! It's amazing when they return "home."

Thanks for doing the challenge Joyce!!

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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2001-05-18 01:34 AM

Joyce: This is so well done! Lovely poem and I know you'll enjoy your swallows while they're with you.

Betty Lou Hebert

Lone Wolf
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since 2000-03-16

Posts 5842
Lansing, MI USA

4 posted 2001-05-18 11:15 PM

Lovely answer to the challenge, Joyce. They are quite remarkable, aren't they?

All writing comes
by the grace of God.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Stephanos

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since 2000-07-31

Posts 3618
Statesboro, GA, USA

5 posted 2001-05-19 08:40 PM

Enjoyed this one very much. Me and my wife just went camping and the birds were so enjoyable (as was your poem).

Stephen.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2001-05-20 04:53 PM

Thanks everyone. I am surrounded by birds in my yard. They scold me if I come out to work. But I do love them. Joyce

Lighthousebob
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since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

7 posted 2001-05-24 06:16 PM

Joyce,

Swollows remind me of the Lord;
How we will fly with one accord
Back to the one that we've adored.
Swollowed up in God's ecstasy,
We'll be just like those birds you see
Flying home to Eternity.

Joyce,

I am a little bit jellous in that all that I have where I live is crows and pigions.... I call them Caw-caw birds and Cue-cue birds, but this is much more than I'm sure you wanted to know. Great poem and challenge well met. Bob <><

joycerogers
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since 2001-05-16

Posts 83
Texas

8 posted 2001-05-26 11:48 AM

Joyce, I really enjoy reading your poems. There is such poetic insight therein.

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