Waitng for the Other Shoe to Drop (Part One)

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Waitng for the Other Shoe to Drop (Part One)

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

0 posted 2005-09-03 09:12 PM

This new chapter of my life
Which I was thrust into,
With the loss of my dear wife
Was like I lost both shoes.

Immobilized by my loss
Controlled by circumstance,
Loosed, but shackled-as life tossed
(A tender bare-foot dance).

Solitary confinement
Was it my friend or foe?
I'd have to "hit the pavement"
So I could really know.

Thus I planned out a mission
(For a Tribute Tattoo,)
Which might incude much tension--
Test out my "walking shoes."

I ventured forth not knowing
How well that I would do,
But courage I was showing
When I got that tattoo!

To me, it was just the thing
Effective therapy,
My heart it soothed, arm stinging
'Twas one shoe down for me.

I waited for the other
To drop with a dull thud,
I waited for the shudder
To interrupt this good.

But I am still awaiting
Thank God! It's gone so well,
And thus I am high stepping
I've broke out of the cell!

My trials are not over
This Chapter's still quite new,
For now I'll dance in clover
With a renewed soft shoe!

Who knows where I go from here
Or what my God has planned?
I won't now fear the future
I'm shoed, and so I stand!

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

1 posted 2005-09-06 02:29 AM

I am glad to see you doing so well DeLeeme. I pray god keeps you strong. love, Joyce

sandgrain
Member Elite

since 1999-09-21

Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA

2 posted 2005-09-06 10:22 PM

Love the light heartedness of this piece. Now with "Linda" on your arm, your spirits are lifted, it seems. That's great!

You're an inspiration.

God bless,

Rae

deleeme
Senior Member

since 1999-10-09

Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA

3 posted 2005-09-07 06:13 AM

For all who would like to see the Tattoo I got honoring my wife, LINDA- I would be glad to send you a pic via e-mail. Just e-mail me at [email protected] and I will send it on.
Thanks for your support--
GBU All,
David

Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

Dennis L. White
Senior Member

since 2000-02-17

Posts 1463
Michigan, U.S.A.

4 posted 2005-09-08 01:15 PM

Dear Brother,

  So glad to see that you have realized that your lifes book is far from its concluding chapters.  The fact that you have ventured out and have and allowed the world to see a NEW you is admirable.  Life is full of suprises and I'm told that the best is yet to come.
   Your poem is an expression of renewed hope which energizes both the body and soul.  Peace unto you my Brother,
Dennis   :^)

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