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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2005-07-07 12:18 PM

Bring Back Our World

This is not the world that I recall
The one I knew when I was small;
So safe and free.

Today I wakened to the pleas
Of people crying overseas.
Not safe at all.

Arising early in good cheer,
It's not the news I want to hear
On my birthday.

A bunny plays without a fear
As darting humming birds appear
To sip the flowers.

This the fascinating scene
I'm viewing through my window screen.
My peaceful hours.

And as I watch I send a prayer
For hurting people everywhere.
Take fear away.

Bring back those happy days of yore
Those peaceful days we knew before
Fear came to stay.

By: Joyce 7/7/05

Enchantress
Member Empyrean

since 2001-08-14

Posts 35113
Canada eh.

1 posted 2005-07-07 01:18 PM

I couldn't agree more Joyce.
Yet another sad day..where and when and how will it all end?
I have many friends, as PiP has many writers
living in England.
I do hope they are safe and unharmed.

I often think of years gone by and how is used to be.
Life was so peaceful and we were so unafraid.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts..
on this your birthday.

Have a good day Joyce!
Hugs sweet lady.

junemac
Senior Member

since 2003-04-24

Posts 1005
uk

2 posted 2005-07-07 03:02 PM

Hi Joyce, Yes It is so terrible. I live in England as you know and also have a very close friend whom I love very much, who lives in London. I was terrified to see what was happening today and I at least got to know my friend was ok by telephone. He is a chauffer and is always driving around the heart of London so it was a real worry.
I am so upset by the death and maiming this terrible terrorist attack has brought to our lovely small country and I am asking for all your prayers for those who are right now hurting. When will this evil end?
Hugs and many many thanks for your thoughts and care today.
June xxxxxxxx

inot2B
Member Elite

since 2000-09-18

Posts 2205
Arkansas

3 posted 2005-07-07 04:02 PM

Yes, another sad day for the world. So sorry it had to bring a damper on your
special day. Happy Birthday!!!!

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

4 posted 2005-07-07 04:44 PM

Joyce~
Like you, I am so saddened by the upsetting events in London~
It just gave me such horrible flashbacks to the day forever burned in my memory of the 9/11 attack on our homeland soil~

I am keeping prayer vigil for those in England ... and waiting to hear from some friends as well~

Heart rendered penning, poetess~
Happy Birthday, hon~
*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost,
the spirit rejoices over what it has left.
- Sufi epigram <))><

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Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2005-07-07 10:09 PM

Dear Joyce: A very thougtful and appropriate poem for today and the world as it is! We are all so distraught by what has happened in England. Saying prayers for the nation and the people.

Love
Betty Lou

Isobel
Senior Member

since 2004-01-17

Posts 529
Qld, Australia

6 posted 2005-07-08 04:34 AM

Dear Joyce

Such a fitting poem indeed! This sort of thing must have brought back memories of 9/11!

My prayers and thoughts are with the people of London. The chilling thought I have now is.......WHO'S NEXT.......

Love Isobel xo

pegasus111
Member Elite

since 2000-07-27

Posts 2219
ocala, fl, usa

7 posted 2005-07-17 12:47 PM

and so His enemy comes in the night to sow weeds among the good seeds. the servants will bundle the weeds at the harvest for burning and the wheat will be brought into His barn.

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

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

8 posted 2005-07-17 02:46 PM

Hi Pegasus. The very same chapter we had in church tody. Love, Joyce

theinkquill
Junior Member

since 2005-07-15

Posts 38
Texas

9 posted 2005-07-17 06:04 PM

tru dat

LoveBug

Moderator

Member Elite

since 2000-01-08

Posts 4697

10 posted 2005-07-17 08:43 PM

A lovely tribute and wish for a better world on your special day.. and written so well.. the style is fantastic. I enjoyed this all around, and agree with the message whole-heartedly.

Love's a lovely lad
His bringing up is beauty
Who loves him not is mad
For I must pay him duty
-Anonymous

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