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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2001-03-12 02:55 PM


The time of day to power a poet's fancy
Are those short moments 'twixt the day and night;
When rosy glow doth streak the west horizon;
That lovely interlude we call twilight.

Somewhere between the daylight and the darkness,
The remnants of the sun sill hanging there,
Erasing heavy burdens of the daytime,
Removing all the weariness and care.

The mystic time the poets call the gloaming,
This lingering salute to end of day,
Just long enough to usher in the nightfall
And welcome in the moon and star display.

This half-light often brings quixotic dreaming;
E'en lulling birds and beasts to quietude.
This gift from God for those of lonely spirit;
Bestowed on them to bless their solitude.

By: Joyce July 2000


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ethome
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1 posted 2001-03-12 03:02 PM


Never looked at it that way Joyce but it's really a great thought..."this gift from God for those of lonely spirit;...bestowed on them to bless their solitude." Very very nice indeed ! Well written!

The poet is like a cocoon; in him the caterpillar of the past finds rest, and from him the butterfly of the future emerges.

Joyce Johnson
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2 posted 2001-03-12 05:34 PM


Thank you ethome. I'm glad you liked it.So difficult to judge our own poetry. thank you Joyce
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3 posted 2001-03-12 06:04 PM


I can't believe I almost missed this. It's exquisite. You've touched on a love I've always had.....twilight and you've written the awe of it beautifully. I applaud, Joyce, this is outstanding!

After years of searching, I have found I am nothing more, nothing less...I am in truth Just A Woman after all.

Joyce Johnson
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4 posted 2001-03-12 06:11 PM


Oh thank you, Just a Woman. I thouight no one liked it. These poems do move so fast. I am so pleased with your comments. Joyce
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5 posted 2001-03-12 07:27 PM


This is beautiful Joyce. Twilight is such a special time of day for me and this describes it so well.

Betty Lou Hebert

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6 posted 2001-03-12 11:05 PM


Joyce,

I love the twilight!! It is so peaceful and serene to watch the stars some out. Nice writing and lovely images.

Lone Wolf


Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats

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