Hello my Love come rest with me under streaking shades of warming red,
The dark clouds I see are coming in the cool autumn sky. bringing their all too cold yet familiar blanket of blue,
Here I will lay you a blanket of billowy snow white, let your broken sullen heart lay awhile in my place of peace and soft comfort,
I will slow twinkle the warmth in glassy shallow waves, ripplets and hues of my love will lap on your feet,
Shadows will cast upon you to shield you from impending blue and silhouettes I will spy on shore as I breathe life into your tired weary soul,
Come to me when the time is ripe, I will wait til morn after morn after morn……
and dance in the dew drops tickling my lips, kissing the blades of grass as I wait for the warmth of dawn to awaken thee,
Feel the soft breeze casting away the protecting shadows,
as the dark hued sky retreats into shades of pastel,
my Pleiades twinkles her last breath to be cast aside by white light melding in rainbow water colored hues,
Awake my wee Precious one, and listen to sweet soft, rise~and~shine song,
And smile your beautiful smile knowing that love never for a moment left your side…..
Author notes
I took a picture the other day, and this is what it made me think as I was looking at it, alas, I am relegated to the land of imaginary muse, but it was still pretty I thought the picture that is anywhos, I know its not as good as my other stuff, but then this is all new to me writing to the wind, so please bear with me
Written October 24th, 2003
What did you think
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If this is not as good as your other stuff I'm almost afraid to read it. I might just melt into your words. This was so beautiful and soothing. And I absolutely loved the picture. WOW! I wish I could see that view in person. I’ve only seen mountains a few times in my life (last time was when I was 16) and I’d love to see them again. My Joe has never seen mountains. We were supposed to go to Vegas and then The Grand Canyon followed by a drive thru Utah to Colorado (Denver) for our Honeymoon. His niece got married overlooking the Continental Divide two weeks after we did, and that was what we planned for the last weekend of our honeymoon. Unfortunately we had to cancel at the last minute because Joe developed a staph infection after back surgery due to fix a herniated disk. The doctor who preformed the surgery ignored symptoms that continued long after treatment with oral antibiotics for a supposed superficial infection and the infection ended up getting to the bone. Another surgery and 6 weeks on IV antibiotics and we’re hoping for the best. We find out Wed. if we have it under control; but it will take years without a relapse before they will be able to tell us that they “probably” cured it. Oops I digressed. LOL I’m going to read more of you work and if it’s anywhere near as good as this I’m adding you to my favorites. ~ Patti ~
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GREAT
Once again.. i love your photographs.. you are very talented in capturing the perfect view. The poem itself is so full of love and caring. You are talented in both areas of writing and photography... never stop both.. i am interested in seeing more of your photography though... im me about that. -
this one made me want to close my eyes and imagine it. however, it's rather hard to read that way! I love this. you can almost feel that warm embrace and the love simple exudes from the words. wonderful write joe.
"And smile your beautiful smile knowing that love never for a moment left your side"
that's a lovely thought. waking up and knowing your love was there all night.
rock on
~your long lost friend~
kris -
God this is so touching, so emotional, i loved reading this poem because you write so beautifully and your words are very effective. When i was looking through the titles of your work this caught my attention and i am very glad i took the time to read this. It is brilliant and i hope to read some more like this, You are a fantastic writer and I love your style, keep it up! Anyway when you have some new stuff on here just let me know and i will be happy to read your work. Sarah x
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This poem is so gentle, so caring and full of love. Stunning photograph too.
Aimee 
xo
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First off...
I love the picture, my mam and dad gave me a camera for Christmas and someday when I work the thing out I hope to take at least half decent pictures. But that one you have posted is beautiful...
As for the poem so much imagery in this piece and such a serene quality to it all. Enjoyed.
Natalia -
This took me to another place where time was of no concern~Where the fireflies light the skies~ The chirping of the crickets could be heard~ A place where there is no stress~ No worries and no pain~ A sanctuary that I would love to be at~ Awesome write Joey and the picture is breathtaking~ Keep these coming and the imagery outstanding~ I am so into imagery~Loved it!! Big hugs and much love~Desire
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Well I absolutely love it Joey. Thanks for stopping by my page I just found your message. This picture looks like something from Minnesota. I love lake poems. Thanks for sharing.
Red -
oh my, where where ye to get that marvelous picture. och... 'tis almost like being home, and i had to look at it for a good long time ye know. *sigh*
joe, ye come up wi' the mose beautiful creations, i know come strictly from that precious heart of yours, and how deep ye must go... to find the likes of this....i am just humbled by ye.
love
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Joey, this is just gorgeous. I so love reading yoru work, it's always so descriptive and divine, painting a beautiful picture in my mind. This one really calms me, I read it over a few times, letting it seep in and enjoying it's essense. Amazing work here hun.
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The picture is beautiful...sigh...absolutely ..! How could one not be inspired to muse beneath such fire?
A graceful place with natures face,
enthralled, by beauty, or at peace,
beneath a painted sky, so kissed by heavens eye.
Wonderful....
~~whims
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I LOVED THIS PART :
Come to me when the time is ripe, I will wait til morn after morn after morn……
and dance in the dew drops tickling my lips, kissing the blades of grass as I wait for the warmth of dawn to awaken thee,
IT WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL, KEEP OF THE GREAT WORK, IT MADE ME REALIZE ALOT OF THINGS, THIS PEICE OF YOUR WAS VERY VERY AWESOME, AND GREAT AND THANKS FOR GIVING ME THE TIME TO READ THIS PEICE, I WILL KEEP READING MORE OF YOU, THANK YOU ALOT FOR POSTING IT, I ENJOYED READING YOUR WORK, REALLY!!!! -
I thought you did a great job building the voice within the poem, and the subject matter is fantastic. The picture I commented on da the other day, it is probably my favorite of your works. If I had any sort of critical comment it would be that I think the sentences are too long across the page. I would maybe break them down (not delete any words) just reorganize ... but that is just me either way it is a great piece ~ much respect, brian
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A simple line can make you laugh or cry...
The beauty of this poem just did that...it made me shed a tear of emotions...There is so much love in your words...!!!!......
Each line sends the message of desire to give love...an offering of your heart, with just a hint of melancholy, the kind of melancholy that longs not for the past but for more moments of harmony to come...
An ode for love... a melody virtuosly composed with elegance and passion.
My favourite passage:
"Come to me when the time is ripe, I will wait til morn after morn after morn……
and dance in the dew drops tickling my lips, kissing the blades of grass as I wait for the warmth of dawn to awaken thee,
Feel the soft breeze casting away the protecting shadows,
as the dark hued sky retreats into shades of pastel,"
Thank you Joe...for sharing this magnificent poem and for the emotions...
Hugs
~Sarah~
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Hi Joey,
Awesome photo and very stirring love poem. I like the final line the best. Thanks!
Mark -
brillant
Joey, you are a divine creature of minimizing leafs and letters
of true romance
you love the sun, the light, the leaves, the rushing wall of water
falling at your feet
You love life and mirror the beauty seen in the picture through
your elegance of written words.
Have I told you I adore you?
LOL
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I still can't believe you took that picture Joe!! Well yes' i can but it looks so professionally done Well' that just proves what a Great photographer you are Jo Jo.. Love that picture.. my' it's so breathtaking! i think it's my newest favorite of yours now
And the words you found in that precious soul of yours ~
for this beautiful poem.. your poetic heart is just so Amazing..
Love this part
Here I will lay you a blanket of billowy snow white, let your broken sullen heart lay awhile in my place of peace and soft comfort,
And this part too!!!
Awake my wee Precious one, and listen to sweet soft, rise~and~shine song,
And smile your beautiful smile knowing that love never for a moment left your side…..
Goodness' it was all just most' lovely Joe Hon*
Done in Sweet))) Sweet Pea' style
no one does it the way Youuuuu do Sweetest Joe.. Love this newest one from You and Love Youuu to Jo Jo! ... .. Much Love Always Sweet' One ~Mina ~ xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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Joe writes with a style that is disarming and all his own...it leaves one open and breathless, receptive to let his very words wash over them....
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Writing to the wind.....now if that is not poetry, I don't know what is. Beautiful piece.....just blew right through me. Did I just use a pun? That's it, I'm most definitely sick. I gotta go to the damn doc now. See what you did? Getting back to being serious, I am SO happy to see a new write from you. I have missed so very much the poetry that is your soul, Joe. It shines from within, and is reflected in your photographs, and in the words you so Lovingly pluck from the ether. Really, really well done, dear. Cheers!!!!!!!
~~~~~ Love & Blessings, Janet ~~~~~
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The picture took my breath away, a beautiful feel of serenity...
and then your words.. I was lost in peacefulness (sigh)
The photo reminds me of somewhere I have been before.. would love to know where it was taken.
Thank you for this inspirational, soul soothing write. It's going into my bookmarks so that I will have a daily dose of refreshment
gypsy
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Though the snow be coming,
and the skies are
~silver grey~
the cold will never touch me
warm
in your arms
i'll stay.
Fleeting
sun~set
~shivers~
while the heavens
flurry above
yet we are
oblivious safe in the arms
of tender
yet
torturous love
Commence the night
around us
stars
frozen
still twinkle
in the black sea
kept safe in your hearts desire
our souls
are
~happy~
and
~free~
((((HUGGLES}}}} Joe!!! ~Laura
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Joey
Oh sweetie, this is beyond beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!
So many dreamy and breath-taking images, I love the picture, I can see why this inspired so much beauty
Hugs and Love,
Karen
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i like the imagination that you sought out for this picture, and the way that you described in detail. Keep up the good work, and thank you, lissa
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This piece was adorable. It had such a wonderful balance of tenderness and metaphor. I particularyly liked the use of the Graphic, was it the inspiration I wonder??
I loved these lines:
The dark clouds I see are coming in the cool autumn sky. bringing their all too cold yet familiar blanket of blue,
Here I will lay you a blanket of billowy snow white, let your broken sullen heart lay awhile in my place of peace and soft comfort,
I guess I can relate to them but it was such a sweet merging of nature metaphor and the sense of comfort.
I was just so drawn in by it all. Beautiful images....
Nate.
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