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Janie Member
since 2000-08-13
Posts 158 |
The Light In My Closet Written by Janie Mathis My closet light is out! Oh, what am I to do? For night things now go Bump! And run into my shoe! I lay in bed afraid, with covers on my head My eyes by fingers, propped, the dark is what I dread A shadow at my pane, is peering in at me A noise in yonder room, whose source I can not see Oh, please this night to end! Produce a shining face To chase away my fears, of cowardly disgrace! Sudden, breaks, a brightness, cracks through my closet door Radiance so blinding, I couldn’t ask for more Glowing in its presence, I’m suddenly aware Shadows at my window, have gone away from there! I think the sound afar, was just my dog, named Bill And then I laugh, amused, oh me, I’m such a pill! Nestle I to slumber, for sleep I surely need Soon thereafter dreaming, safaris, dark, I lead And when the morning comes, I open up my eyes Thankful for the sunlight, that shines from ocean skies But something I find strange, when I, to trip the switch When flip it off I can’t, for reasons of a witch?! For as I lift my eyes, to where the bulb should stay I find the socket’s bare, to this I say, “No Way!” But then another light, starts glowing in my mind Then I know the reason, for globe that I don’t find: God lives in my closet, t’was He that did look in The shadow at my pane, was actually just Him! And now when in the dark, no more to feel dismay For He’s my closet’s light and runs the dark away! |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Janie, This is perfectly delightful! I loved the lighthearted approach and your poems flows so beautifully. Really enjoyed. Marcy |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Janie; Positively delighful! So mich fun to read and with a lovely tribute to God watching over you. Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Janie I was delighted to say the least when I read this. A little light dispells the darkness. I love what you've done with this. It's uplifting, a bit humorous, tender and really touching! <*\\\>< Be an organ donor...give your heart to Jesus! |
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Janie Member
since 2000-08-13
Posts 158 |
Marcy, Ellie and Whitedove Thanks for reading and enjoying. This one was a lot of fun. It came upon me unexpectedly while I was driving in my car (as so often is the case) I just wrote it yesterday and as I read it to my 3 yr old tonight I began envisioning this as a board book. What do you think about that? The only thing is, I can't draw worth a flip. Any would be artists looking to have their work published in a children's board book? Anyone? |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Well, I'm no artist, so I can't help you there  This was a lot of fun to read, and certainly could make a great book. Thanks for the great read  |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Oh Wow Janie, This would be great in a children's book!!! As I read it I remembered when I was little and soooooo scared of what was in my closet, what a beautiful way to shine His light and get rid of those boogie men. Love it!!! Bonnie |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
Janie, This just came to you!!!! Wow, what a gift! Great in a children's book-great in adult book's!! I have a friend who writes childrens books and he, like you,encourages inputs...please visit his site and offer this poem and he probably will help you with any other need you may request. Love, Marcy |
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Janie Member
since 2000-08-13
Posts 158 |
Lakewalker, BSC and Marcy, Thanks for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed. I'm really excited at the prospect of making this a book. I purchased today the 2000 Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market book today and hope to learn how to "go for this" but Marcy, I'd love some guidance from your friend. You didn't include his website info and I don't know if you have sent me a personal email with this info because I've not been receiving email for a few days, something's wrong it. If you feel comfortable posting your friend's web site info here, please do, other wise send me an email and hopefully I'll be able to get my mail again soon. Thanks for everyone's encouragement. Janie |
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