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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-03-27 04:29 PM

It has come no more, nor ever will,
A moment like that when time stood still.
An instance of awe, when without a doubt,
I knew exactly what life was about.

No outward sign for this sudden bliss,
No special occasion to remember this,
And yet through all of these many years,
I've recalled that feeling to calm my fears.

I was a child of but six or seven.
The day I came so close to heaven.
Did a hug from God reach me there alone
When peace descended, like none I've known?

I knew with out quite knowing why,
Something wonderful had just passed by.
Was I softly brushed by an angel's wing,
To feel so content in all of my being?

I told no one what happened that day,
For what was there I could really say?
My childish tongue had no words to explain
A feeling that was neither joy nor pain.

I've known happiness now and again
And I've surely had my share of pain.
But nothing has touched me exactly the same
As that long ago feeling, I can give no name.

By Joyce 3/26/01

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 03-28-2001).]

Lighthousebob
Member Elite

since 2000-06-14

Posts 4725
California

1 posted 2001-03-27 04:40 PM

Joyce,

I guess some things just remain better said without words,
but a hug from God is a very close resemblance. What a
wonderful childhood experience to have never forgotten.

You have met your challenge very well, Bob <><

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

2 posted 2001-03-27 05:48 PM

Joyce; What a beautiful memory for you! i love the way you've met the challenge.

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2001-03-27 05:58 PM

Dear Joyce: What a rare and special moment for you to treasure all your life.

Betty Lou Hebert

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

4 posted 2001-03-27 08:25 PM

Joyce, thank you for sharing this precious memory with us in such a lovely writing. You brought this unexplainable feeling across so well.
Rae

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis

since 1999-07-22

Posts 9245
Illinois

5 posted 2001-03-27 10:23 PM

I find myself at a loss for words.
I want you to know this has really touched me. Just one of those happenings that you'll never forget.

I too remember a time I was calmed like no other, and I don't think I'll ever forget it.

What a feeling.

<*\\\><

I know not what the future holds,
but I know Who holds the future.

I don't question YOUR existance - GOD

Allan Riverwood

Member Elite

since 2001-01-04

Posts 3502
Winnipeg

6 posted 2001-03-28 03:27 PM

This was well written, in my opinion. The rhyme scheme was simple and the format quite basic, but it let the reader really absorb the story fully.
This is one of the best I have read in response to the challenge. Very well done!
~Allan

If I had your eyes, I'd be blind. For I can only see out of my own. ~~Carly Van Dort

BloomingRose
Member Elite

since 2000-08-09

Posts 3092
Florida

7 posted 2001-03-28 04:36 PM

How wonderful, a hug from God remembered from childhood. A treasured experiance to remind you of how much he loves you, and that he is not too far away.
Beautifully written poem.
Deb

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