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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-03-26 03:03 PM

Almost, almost, my light went out with yours.
My spirit comatose, could it still live?
Our God was there and touched and found a spark.
He showed me I had yet a bit to give.
Reluctantly, I stirred and took His hand.
He gently lifted me to firmer ground.
With His help now, I seek to find the way
To set you free, your spirit homeward bound.
I longed to keep you here with me, always;
But God had plans which were no part of mine.
Your light was strong enough to linger still.
God's breath has given it immortal shine.
Each night I search the sky for that new star;
He promised He would show me from afar.

by Joyce 3/26/01

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (edited 03-26-2001).]

RMW
Senior Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 1424

1 posted 2001-03-26 03:07 PM

Joyce,

"Almost my light went out with yours..." More than a little of the breath of Robert Frost in that phrase. It whispers so.

Bob

PoeticKnight
Senior Member

since 2000-01-20

Posts 1144
New Orleans, LA

2 posted 2001-03-26 03:27 PM

i truly enjoyed this, and loved the ending line

Panne415
Member

since 2001-03-21

Posts 104
San Antonio

3 posted 2001-03-26 03:39 PM

Joyce, Well done - 2 thoughts came to me while reading - a lost child - a lost love - and I think this could apply to both. Thanks for posting this. Panne

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

4 posted 2001-03-26 03:46 PM

This is wonderful Joyce!

Betty Lou Hebert

Elizabeth

Moderator

Member Ascendant

since 1999-06-07

Posts 6871
Minnesota

5 posted 2001-03-26 05:13 PM

I agree...wonderful. Sad yet strong.

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2001-03-26 06:11 PM

Thanks to all of you. And in answer to the question, yes it could have been for either my husband who died so young or my son who has been gone two years. When my husband died I still had three children to raise so I could not indulge myself. But what is left when your children leave you? But God is with me. Joyce

snowpants
Member Elite

since 2000-09-16

Posts 2061
KS

7 posted 2001-03-26 07:21 PM

Very moving write, Joyce...I am glad you have kept your faith in the One who will always be by your side...

sp

to be with you...
I've tried to hide my passion,
but it's just no use...
piece by piece I lose it
when you walk into the room...

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