Open Poetry #37 |
Broken Promise |
Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Broken Promise When the girls with whom you've flirted All have gone their merry way, Winning hearts, dispensing favors In the flavor of the day There is one whose kept the home fires, While her lonely heart has yearned. Will she still be there to hold you After your last bridge is burned? Weigh temptation, is it worth it, Seeking love for just the day? Will there be one who still needs you When all others go away? When a loving heart is broken, It won't be an easy mend. Your promised heart to her forever, Is no longer yours to lend. If tomorrow, God should call you, Take you from the life he gave, Only she will long remember To put flowers on your grave. Hurry home now, Casanova, Heed my warning and beware. If too late you seek the home fires, It may be she won't be there. By: Joyce 01/24/06 |
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EagletonDiva Member
since 2006-01-11
Posts 107 |
Words of wisdom only a smart man could heed. Well written, well written indeed |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks for reading and answering. Joyce |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ BIG APPLAUSE for this one~ This is excellent and I'm sure there are many in the 'real' world who will find some great wisdom in it too~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
An excellent write Joyce.. some very wise words you write here. Very much enjoyed. Hugs~Nancy In the midst of winter, |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: This is so wise! I hope many people read it and those who need to, take it to heart! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Joyce I'm sure there are many that understand this poem more than they want to. Very well done! |
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Betty Senior Member
since 2002-08-13
Posts 1159Virginia |
This is really good. I really enjoyed it. Betty |
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dgvarner Member Elite
since 2000-05-13
Posts 3552High Springs, Florida |
Reads as a quiet but ever loud, gentle but gripping plea from a very loving heart... great write! hugs, g "We of the craft are all crazy...all are more or less touched." Lord Byron |
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Fee Member
since 2000-08-07
Posts 381Melbourne, Australia |
I love this, I love this, I love this... ooops did I mention, I love this. Nicely written. Hugs, Fee Expressions, |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
If by chance he should return with perfume scent on his shirt let him know you won't wash it then let him roll in his own dirt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Really enjoyed the rhythm and rhyme of this very fine piece. Well done! Love and peace, Maggie ((~.~)) |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Oh, I love this. Nice job. |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
An excellent poem with a really good message. I give it a standing ovation. |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
Yes...very, very yes. Find what is real, what will sustain, and when you have, hold fast forever. ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Joyce~ wonderfully voiced - I enjoyed this very much. ~hugs~ Tracie Love is the life of the soul... |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
Much wisdom in your words Joyce! I enjoyed this piece very much! |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
If there are wanderers on these 'blue pages,' I hope they read your words of wisdom and heed what you say. You are a very wise woman and wonderful writer, dear Joyce. I love your rhyme ... huggles, Marti "God has put me on this earth |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
She should already be gone to him... they just don't know what they have 'till it's gone... I loved this. "too bad ignorance isn't painful" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Wise words a man should surely heed! From one good woman to another, I applaud your words of wisdom and how poetically you delivered them! Linda |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks everyone for reading. Love, Joyce [This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (01-25-2006 10:53 AM).] |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Excellent write. And, so true. |
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PatAngel Member
since 2004-04-05
Posts 451California |
You are an excellent writer Joyce! This is one of those poems that grip at the heart. Love, Patricia 'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Very wisely and vibrantly written, Joyce. Much enjoyed this. *hugs*....jo |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
wise words, so very well said! ((hugs)) Charisma |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Hope you don't have a modern day Casanovo. It is my understanding that he never reformed...he just became too old to perform... Meanwhile those that have a desire to be more faithful are looking for like minded women...James |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
I'm so glad Marge alerted me to this fine piece. The message needs to be said and you did it so very well. Rae |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Rae. Glad to see you here. Love, joyce |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Very good poem here..and with a moral too..they are always worth heeding..thank you... Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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