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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2003-01-20 05:40 PM

The Awakening

It's near a month since Christmas Day,
The gifts have all been stored away.
The fancy paper scattered 'bout,
Has been recycled or thrown out.
I'm feeling sad and lonely for
Christmas and the days before.
There's nothing left to to take away
The dullness of a winter's day.
The red poinsettia, once new,
Has died, but for a leaf or two.

But what is this so green and tall
Upon the table in the hall?
Are you belated Christmas cheer
Or blessing for the brand new year?
I put you in your little pot,
I planted you and then forgot.
You happily began to grow.
And now before I'd time to know
You're sending spears of emerald green
And two fat buds burst on the scene.

They'll shower forth in glorious show,
Excitement once again I'll know.
Who would have thought an orb of brown
Hid such a lavish colored gown.
You open up before my eyes,
With blossom of a super size.
Your beauty makes me want to sing;
You are a grand preview of spring.
You've come to chase away my gloom,
My lovely amaryllis bloom.

By: Joyce 01/20/03

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (01-21-2003 01:39 AM).]

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

1 posted 2003-01-20 07:10 PM

Dearest Joyce; How delightful is this poem of hope and beauty! God Bless you! Hugs, Ellie

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

SPIRIT
Senior Member

since 2002-12-29

Posts 1745
California Desert

2 posted 2003-01-20 08:05 PM

This is delightful, great read.

Happiness comes from kindness.
Happiness cannot come from hatred or anger.
Dalai Lama

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

3 posted 2003-01-20 11:54 PM

Joyce: I love this poem! It says everything I've been feeling too, but I don't have an amaryllis to look at. My African violet is getting ready to bloom though!

Betty Lou Hebert

DawnG

Senior Member

since 2000-06-23

Posts 1494
United States

4 posted 2003-01-21 01:00 AM

Joyce,

A beautiful picture you have painted here.

Dawn

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

5 posted 2003-01-21 01:46 AM

Thanks Ellie, Spirit, Trillium and Dawn. I am always amazed when my amaryllis blooms. It is so beautiful. Joyce

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

6 posted 2003-01-21 10:44 AM

Joyce, this is so well crafted and the theme oozes hope. lovely...

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

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