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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-03-28 01:32 AM

Who loves this life, looks not on death as friend.
Living his days as there were more to come,
Blind to the truth, he can't forsee the end.

Recklessly thinking he has time to spend,
Wastes the good days ensnared by demon rum.
Who loves this life, looks not on death as friend.

Day after day in one another blend.
The wiles of drink has caused him to succumb.
Blind to the truth, he can't forsee the end.

So many good men can't their habit mend,
Though wake up call may come in time for some.
Who loves this life, looks not on death as friend.

His friends may beg, he's too good at pretend,
He walks now only to his lover's drum.
Blind to the truth, he can't forsee the end.

His talents gone, he struggles in bedlam,
Nor notes the slowing of the pendulum.
Who loves this life, looks not on death as friend.
Blind to the truth, he can't forsee the end.

By Joyce 7/8/2000

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

1 posted 2001-03-28 05:55 AM

a vivid endorsement of AAA....good stuff here Joyce. well done.

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

2 posted 2001-03-28 04:17 PM

Excellent form Joyce. Good message also.

Betty Lou Hebert

kcsgrandma
Senior Member

since 2000-09-24

Posts 1522
Presque Isle, ME

3 posted 2001-03-28 06:19 PM

Very nicely done! This looks like a tough form to master (haven't had the courage to try it myself). You get an A (or AA?) for this one in my book!

To love another person is to see the face of God.
- Les Miserables

Marilyn

Sunshine

Administrator

Member Empyrean

since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

4 posted 2001-03-29 02:23 PM

Excellent!

coyote
Senior Member

since 2001-03-17

Posts 1077

5 posted 2001-03-29 06:14 PM

Difficult form the pantoum (I think that's right?), you did this nicely. And I can only say "Amen" to your message.
Thanks, Joyce.

"The poet is the priest of the invisible."
Wallace Stevens

Andrew Scott
Member Elite

since 1999-06-24

Posts 2558
Redlands,CA,USA

6 posted 2001-03-29 07:42 PM

I raise my glass of decaf to that. Excellent writing with a fine message... know a few people this would be lost upon... if you know what I mean? Peace!

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