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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-05-11 08:45 PM

I remember when the world was spread
Before me like a smorgasbord.
I knew that just around the bend,
I'd find a pirnce with gleaming sword.

My path would be with roses strewn.
My prince would cut the brambles down.
The fleecy clouds in my bright sky,
Would hold no rain to tumble down.

I was a loved, protected child,
With someone there, to smooth the way.
So merrily I skipped along,
With carefree thoughts the live-long day.

Quite suddenly the world was changed,
The cotton batting pulled away.
My prince was late, I was alone.
My life was in such disarray.

It was a rude awakening,
To know I must depend on me.
"Why not,?" I asked, "I have a head,
Two hands, two feet, two eyes to see.

So with that thought, I set about,
To see what would become of me.
I shined my sword of confidence
And set my sights on what would be.

It seemed I had the wherewithal,
To live in the affirmative.
I found a job to pay my way
And learned I had a lot to give.

Now when my prince comes into view,
I'll run to meet him and he'll see,
I have as much to offer him,
As he might bring to offer me.

By: Joyce 5/11/01

Ariana
Senior Member

since 2000-10-08

Posts 571
Orlando, Florida

1 posted 2001-05-11 09:01 PM

Joyce - you go get him girl!!!!! I love your poem just dripping with self confidence. Keep the chin up and keep writing these great poems.

doreen peri
Member Elite

since 1999-05-25

Posts 3812
Virginia

2 posted 2001-05-11 09:19 PM

wonderful!! this is no fairy tale, life..... to find yourself, believe in yourself, treasure all you are MUST happen first before the true love can be found.,....

you wrote it well... the rhyme, meter, words chosen.... all quite well done.