1993 Picture. Finally got back there again in April. I drove this time. No good picture like this, though.
Chair of Life
As I sit upon the tattered chair of life,
Contemplating my umbilicals.
I choose not to throw them out.
But rather, to embrace them,
Trace them,
Race them,
Face them.
Until the light of day once again,
Casts a shadow of me and my chair,
Across the room,
My womb,
My doom,
My tomb.
The chair is not a symbol of all that's,
Old and new. But a pedestal,
For a better view,
Of truth,
Of youth,
Of you.
And so I will ride this chair,
Until all my days are through.
Thinking of what you mean to me,
And what I mean to you.
I love your attitude, for it is in the thankfulness that we receive more blessings than we realize. We all have our "chairs" so to speak. You are a wonderful poetic teacher for those of us who should say "only by the grace of God."
Wonderful Ron, thank you,
cynth'ya
Reviewed by Amira van Kerk (Reader)
Reviewed on August 3, 2004
I love your positive attitude in here.
Great pic.
Keep well.
Humbled by your words, I realize your gift reaches beyond the realm of your prose; it evokes a conflict of emotions. God bless you, and thank you. -Patti
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on July 31, 2004
Required reading! The poetry is inspired, touching, yet absolutely devoid of complaint, moving, yet without apology or excuses. What an invitation into the world of another; a vivid walk in someone elses shoes. It left me giddy and breathless with its truth and scope. It's my new favorite of yours... hands down! Great stuff! katy xox.
Your chair, your extension to the world, without it what have you got, too honest I may be, but that is how I see it...Find Peace in your own way, Ed & Rufuz
Intuitively, I know I've lived many lifetimes, and none more interesting than the one I'm living now. However, being born an old soul somehow did not excuse me from the same job I share with you and that is learning to craft a positive attitude about
Poetry. Various urgent, lively, and sometimes haunting poems appear here alongside stark black and white photos of Jones' homeless subjects. Jones takes on the plight of the homeless in different voices, echoing the thoughts of people on the streets,
Finally, the commentary that adds even more to the diagramed version of The Easy Study Bible. Follow the diagramed verses of this new clear translation with a verse by verse commentary. Understand even better the New Testament book of Philippians.
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Wonderful Ron, thank you,
cynth'ya
Great pic.
Keep well.
Terrific example of bravery in the face of adversity .
God Bless you
Peter Paton
A first class poem with a splendid message that inspires ,and
that all should read!
*APPLAUSE* o, this is powerful--so deeply felt
affirming, positive, stunning in scope and meaning--defiant in the face of tragedy--yessssssss!!!!
a definate keeper for my "bad days"...and i think i have it rough...naaaah.
BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and thank you for touching my soul today, love, karla. :)
Such unselfish love for your sole/soul companion in this poem!!
Warm Love & HUGGS Tinka
Terrific write, as always! Well done, my friend!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your Tx. friend, Karen Lynn. :D