navwin » Archives » Corner Pub #2 » The Replay
Corner Pub #2
Post A Reply Post New Topic The Replay Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
Joyce Johnson
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2003-01-11 11:38 AM


The Replay

God gifted me with it last night;
A lovely dream staged in the past.
Somehow, I knew it wasn't true,
But oh, I wanted it to last.
My children three, had starring roles
As those small beings they were then.
My dear, lost son with his red hair,
Pressed to his mother's heart again.
My daughters too, were just the same
As when their all in all was I,
And their dear dad, so young and whole,
Without a thought he'd ever die.

It seemed so natural and real,
Can it be forty years ago
Since this was my reality?
The one I never more can know?
The pictures of that happy time,
Deep in my memory vault have stayed,
Stored there 'til unexpectedly
They are in blessed dreams replayed.

By; Joyce 01/10/03

© Copyright 2003 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
Nightshade
Deputy Moderator 5 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962
just out of reach
1 posted 2003-01-11 12:09 PM


Oh, Joyce, this is so heart wrenching. Although, thank the Lord for dreams to bring back our loved ones who have since passed, or to take the darkness from our lives for awhile. Enjoyed this. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

Joyce Johnson
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State
2 posted 2003-01-11 12:44 PM


Thank you Chris.  I didn't mean to make you cry.  I have very happy memories.  Love, Joyce
aries_luv_ppl
Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448
Universal Mind
3 posted 2003-01-11 03:27 PM


Nice dream

Maybe I am not praying...but I know...
You are always listening...to my soul...

midnightblues
Senior Member
since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597
Singapore
4 posted 2003-01-11 04:05 PM


What should I say dear Joyce? great poem but sad reality...

Love
Michelle

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™

Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648

5 posted 2003-01-11 05:12 PM


Those memories are a gift, for sure, aren't they, Joyce? Time has a way of going much too fast. Tender poem, Joyce.
SPIRIT
Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745
California Desert
6 posted 2003-01-11 05:14 PM


Beautufully stated.
Trillium
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Patricius
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098
Idaho, USA
7 posted 2003-01-12 10:32 PM


Joyce:  So very touching and I know you treasure your memories and dreams.

Betty Lou Hebert

Esmeralda Ponsonby
Member
since 2000-04-02
Posts 138

8 posted 2003-01-15 11:47 AM


Sometimes I think if we didn't have our memories, our dreams wouldn't have a playground to gather from. Sounds like you had a very sweet dream, and you expressed it very well in this poem.
Joyce Johnson
Deputy Moderator 1 TourDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Member Rara Avis
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912
Washington State
9 posted 2003-01-15 02:54 PM


Thank you dear friends.  It is good to have a place to come Where one is understood and comforted.  Joyce
pegasus111
Member Elite
since 2000-07-27
Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa
10 posted 2003-01-21 11:05 AM


we think alike you and I. Please read my latest piece and tell me if this is not so... You brought tears to my eyes today dear lady.

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



DawnG
Deputy Moderator 10 ToursDeputy Moderator 1 Tour
Senior Member
since 2000-06-23
Posts 1494
United States
11 posted 2003-01-21 02:37 PM


Joyce,

This is very heart wrenching. I enjoyed very much.

                            Dawn

Post A Reply Post New Topic ⇧ top of page ⇧ Go to Previous / Newer Topic Back to Topic List Go to Next / Older Topic
All times are ET (US). All dates are in Year-Month-Day format.
navwin » Archives » Corner Pub #2 » The Replay

Passions in Poetry | pipTalk Home Page | Main Poetry Forums | 100 Best Poems

How to Join | Member's Area / Help | Private Library | Search | Contact Us | Login
Discussion | Tech Talk | Archives | Sanctuary