When The Moon Knows Your Name (Book) - 1/9/2026 8:22:21 AM
Congratulations on your new book. I know that it was a labor of love, and I know where your inspiration came from.
Ron
Ancient Rovers (Book) - 6/5/2023 7:38:45 AM
It's an honor to belong to you, Jon Michael, and to write with you.
Memories: A Lifetime Of Whispers (Book) - 2/20/2021 1:47:39 PM
Beautiful Cover!!!! I just Love It!!!! All the best to You, Dear Jon!!!! Liana Margiva
From Behind The Walls (Book) - 12/22/2019 1:10:37 PM
All the best to you with your new book, dear JOHN!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
From Behind The Walls (Book) - 12/21/2019 2:20:24 PM
Congrats on another poetry book. A sample of the candid poetry would be interesting. Sure glad I'm not in a position to find friends and relatives in compromising positions. ;-)
Ron
Insights Of A Walking Man (Book) - 8/6/2019 1:29:44 PM
Wonderful and Congratulations! I have so much enjoyed all of your poetry and books, and will look forward to reading this new one!
Blessings and Love,
Christine
Insights Of A Walking Man (Book) - 8/4/2019 7:32:09 AM
Congratulations on another book. I didn't know that you took daily walks with your great interest in automobiles. But it may just be a metaphor for your path in life.
Ron
Insights Of A Walking Man (Book) - 8/3/2019 2:16:49 PM
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOUR WORDS, DEAR JON!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS ONE OF YOUR BEST POEMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Poets' Designs On Parchment Moons (Book) - 7/26/2015 3:28:22 PM
Congratulations on this book, Jon (and to Carole as well - haven't heard from her in quite some time). Also, I express my thanks for your ever faithful and insightful comments on my poems. I spent some time going through the list of yours to find one I had not commented on before but... ...no success. I guess that is a good thing since it means I have enjoyed and commented on most of your poems if not all. You are welcome to let me know which ones I have missed. Love and peace and best wishes to you, friend.
Regis
Poets' Designs On Parchment Moons (Book) - 6/25/2012 7:53:05 AM
Poets' Designs on Paper Moons is a collaboration between Mathys and Willey. Both poets started late in life but have come a long way with the help of two seasoned mentor poets who also provided poetry for the book.
Poets' Designs is a love affair between poets and poetry. Cast in the modernist style of free verse sans punctuation, the focus is on image and emotion. The poets carry this off very well by a range of poems about life's most important moments—snapshots with a fine pen. Especially touching is the comparing of the elderly at a nursing home lined up along the wall with a row of old boots filled with memories of life's walk. Whether it be the seashore, the mountain top, first love, or last love, the seasons, nostalgia, or fate, Poets' Designs has a poem to meet your taste. Once you've read one of these enlightening poems, you'll want to read more.
Poets' Designs On Parchment Moons (Book) - 6/4/2012 6:36:57 PM
"Poets' Designs On Parchment Moons" is a wonderful blending of two genuine and wise poetic voices. To me it is a heart-warming collection, powerful and generous, and even more so for being dedicated to two other brilliant poets, the very irresistible John Flanagan and Gene Williamson. I am so glad I have my copy! Congratulations Jon Michael and Carole on this wonderful book!
Christine Tsen
Piquancy of Poetry (Book) - 10/10/2010 11:38:28 AM
A book of lilting, wistful poetry filled with fresh and uplifting perspective ~ from an author of great heart.
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Piquancy of Poetry (Book) - 2/24/2008 7:50:18 AM
Ouch! Delightful, poignant write!
'Beach Poetry' (Article) - 7/8/2013 6:12:36 PM
Thank you for sharing this information, Jon. I have not heard anything from Gene in quite some time. Love, peace, and my very best wishes to you, my friend.
Regis
Shadows of Substance (Article) - 8/3/2010 9:16:53 AM
Thank you for sharing this review, Jon. I appreciate it. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Shadows of Substance (Article) - 2/21/2010 9:26:29 AM
But, what is it about? Characters need a story or it is just continuous soap opera. I sense there is a good story, but you left it out of this marvelous review.
Ron
Shadows of Substance (Article) - 2/20/2010 2:49:37 AM
It is on my list, Jon, as is your poetry collection. I am so far behind on my reading, thanks to my writing. lol. An excellent review of John's book. Two of his many talents are character development in such a short span and rich imagery that lets us 'see' a scene. I'm glad you emphasized these things in your review. Hugs,
Sheila
Shadows of Substance (Article) - 2/16/2010 8:00:47 AM
It is an excellent read Jon Michael, I read it several months ago...
peace and love, Carole~
Mahalia’s Christmas Message (Poetry) - 12/22/2025 1:34:44 AM
SO...OF COURSE, I WENT THERE JON AND WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL. THANKS FOR REMINDING ME, AS I THEN REMEMBERED THAT I HAVE 2 CD'S OF HER MUSIC AND HAVE NOT LISTENED TO THEM FOR A WHILE...BUT AM DOING SO NOW AS I WRITE THIS REVIEW. INDEED, I WAS MORE THAN BLESSED. AND, WHETHER ONE REALIZES OR NOT, MANY WRITERS ARE DOING JUST THAT AS THEY USE THE ABILITY THAT ALMIGHTY GOD HAS PLACED IN THEM TO 'SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS'. THANKS AGAIN. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
Mahalia’s Christmas Message (Poetry) - 12/13/2025 8:57:23 AM
Back in the day when microphones and amplifiers weren't very good, it took a strong voice to reach the audience. And no better place to get that practice than in the church choir.
You are right about Mahalia Jackson being a mountain of Power when it came to singing Go Tell It On The Mountain. A Christmas Carol that I sang many times in my youth and still remember most of the words.
Mahalia is one of my partner 's favorite singers to go to on YouTube in the evening before we go to bed.
Ron
Mahalia’s Christmas Message (Poetry) - 12/13/2025 5:30:04 AM
A wonderful tribute to The KIng and his anointed messenger.
Why Did I Fall In Love With You? (Poetry) - 5/29/2025 6:05:12 PM
I HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF ADMIRATION AND RESPECT FOR MEN THAT LOVE....BECAUSE THEY CAN SEE DEEPER THAN THE OUTER APPEARANCE OF A WOMAN. I NEVER LIKED IT WHEN UPON FIRST APPROACH A MAN SAID, 'YOUR BEAUTIFUL'. HOW IN THE WORLD CAN A MAN KNOW IF A WOMAN IS TRULY BEAUTIFUL WHEN HE KNOWS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT HER...EXCEPT HER PHYSICAL APPEARANCE? THAT IS NOT TO SAY THAT A PHYSICALLY BEAUTIFUL WOMAN CANNOT BE 'TRULY BEAUTIFUL', BUT PHYSICAL BEAUTY IS NOT WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT. SO....YOU AND LABELLE, AFTER SEARCHING FOR A LONG TIME... RECEIVED A DOUBLE BLESSING. I ENJOYED THIS IMMENSELY, JON....LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH... HIS+INSPIRATIONS
Why Did I Fall In Love With You? (Poetry) - 5/13/2025 12:26:36 PM
Your title appears like you are going to express regret. But the opposite is true. You right of taking a very long time too carefully develop love and appreciation you have for her. Perhaps, the best kind of courtship.
Strange that you did not mention her prolific imagination and writing skills. I think that initially attracted you to her.
Ron
Monuments And Valleys (Poetry) - 2/7/2025 9:22:55 AM
You know how I love your poetry, write more of it, Jon Michael.
Monuments And Valleys (Poetry) - 2/6/2025 1:47:56 PM
Nice fighting words for love.
Ron
Monuments And Valleys (Poetry) - 2/6/2025 12:48:45 PM
It is wonderful to read you once more with this divine and deeply emotional and beautifully heartfelt write with your signature imagery and stunning expression to someone so very precious.
How such love does bring one such rediscovery, healing, and devotion, through the essence of love as both a transformative and a powerfully sustaining force.
The Range Of My Woman (Poetry) - 2/1/2025 3:12:43 PM
She's a jewel you found in the rough. All your dreams fulfilled. Let's see you writing more poetry like this. And more of her will be revealed.
Ron
Eternity A Dozen Years (Poetry) - 5/5/2024 11:58:28 AM
Such a wonderful tribute to your mother so beautifully expressed. It reminded me of my mother and what she did by allowing me the freedom to leave the comfort of her total care of me at 18 for an independent life in college, but a warm place to return to whenever I wanted.
Although thousands of miles away most of the time, her letters and mine kept us in touch until we could communicate by email, and finally by, TTY. Occasionally I miss her, but her whole purpose was to make me my own person free from the need for her motherly comfort. And for that I'm grateful.
Ron
Eternity A Dozen Years (Poetry) - 5/4/2024 4:33:01 AM
Your poem is so real and soulful, Jon Michael. I wish I could have known your precious mother who is so much a part of you. She raised a wonderful son and I love her, though I never had the privilege of meeting Miss Gladys.
Nascent Love (Poetry) - 1/2/2020 11:36:07 AM
I found her again and your verses enhance my love for her. Happy New Year, Jon. Love and peace to you,
Regis.
Gene Williamson - A Tribute (Poetry) - 11/10/2019 8:55:04 PM
Such a meaningful and moving tribute to a special friend and your relationship, Jon. Love, peace, and best wishes,
Regis. 🍁🙏
Gene Williamson - A Tribute (Poetry) - 10/27/2019 6:49:08 AM
Gene was a dear soul, he is greatly missed. I wish we knew where he is and how he is. This is a worthy tribute to him, Jon Michael.
Gene Williamson - A Tribute (Poetry) - 10/26/2019 11:53:58 AM
I do not remember Gene here on AD, but apparently he did post here. It's always good when I see you post, because your absence is missed as well. It's too bad you didn't write this beautiful tribute to Gene while he could still read it.
I just heard of my uncle Bruce's death, the last time I talked to him on the phone a year ago to visit with him on a road trip I planned that fell through for lack of a caregiver/driver. He so wanted to see me again. Was despondent over his wife's death two years ago, and never quite recovered.
Ron
Gene Williamson - A Tribute (Poetry) - 10/26/2019 10:34:42 AM
Jon, Gene did not live to far from me in Atlantic County NJ and I think, as I have not heard anything for a few years that he might have passed. I always loved his beach poems as there we had more than a passing interest for same...-e-
Gene Williamson - A Tribute (Poetry) - 10/26/2019 9:30:31 AM
WONDERFUL TRIBUTE TO DEAR GENE!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 8/30/2018 8:35:18 PM
A love poem and a confession. There is something sacred in your verses, to my ears, this sounds like a prayer. I haven't read anything on AD for years, and here I am, rediscovering my favourite authors" poems... Hope you're stil writing.
You (Poetry) - 11/16/2017 6:35:56 PM
The night brings darkness and melancholy to some, especially ones with a broken heart. Nice.
Young Love (Poetry) - 5/9/2017 9:27:17 AM
I TOOK A MOMENT AND THOUGHT BACK ON MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF LOVE...YOUNG LOVE. THE INNOCENCE, THE ANXIETY, THE TENSION...THE UPSIDE AND SLIDE...NOT UNDERSTANDING THE DEPTH OF ANYTHING BUT ENCASED IN THE FIRST LAYER OF IT...ALL PHYSICAL, NOTHING ENDEARING ABOUT IT AT ALL. WHEW! THE PLAY ON THE EMOTIONS WAS TERRIBLE! THANK GOD FOR THE REAL THING. AND THOUGH I EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCED HEART ACHE LIKE I'VE NEVER KNOWN I STILL REMEMBER... THE GOOD THINGS; THE LOOK, FEEL, TOUCH...'AIR' OF LOVE THAT I'LL NEVER FORGET, NOR, DO I EVER WANT TO. PEOPLE ARE SO DIFFERENT. THEY CAN BE IN THE SAME ROOM YET LOOK AT IT ENTIRELY DIFFERENTLY. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
You (Poetry) - 1/30/2017 6:25:45 PM
Poignant and utterly defining!
xx Christine
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 12/20/2016 9:15:28 AM
SEEMS YOU WERE BUBBLING OVER...READY AND WILLING TO GIVE IT YOUR ALL. I KNOW SOMEONE LIKE THIS THAT WAS HURT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE RIGHT PERSON CAME ALONG. SO OFTEN, THIS KIND OF HONEST, OPEN, REACHING LOVE...IS NOT APPRECIATED. WHY? THIS KIND OF LOVE IS NOT AN ORDINARY LOVE AND MOST PEOPLE ARE ORINARY. IT'S ONLY WHEN ONE MEETS ANOTHER WHO IS SEEKING THE SAME THING, THAT A LOVE LIKE THIS IS APPRECIATED AND BLOSSOMS. THANKS FOR SHARING AND A WONDERFUL MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU! LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
You (Poetry) - 11/27/2016 9:39:33 AM
This is the kind of poetry to which I can completely relate; it is as though I have lived (I live) what you have expressed, Jon. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you,
Regis
You (Poetry) - 11/21/2016 5:55:50 AM
It was almost tiring reading your pursuit. Perhaps if you relax and became content being alone she would begin to see value in you and come back. This great need you have for her is probably what is keeping her away. Love should not be this hard. It should be spontaneous and freely given to one another without pleading or rancor.
Ron
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 11/20/2016 10:55:02 AM
A beautiful portrait of real love. Being a spiritual prince is the important thing, Jon Michael.
You (Poetry) - 11/20/2016 10:53:18 AM
Love is the only thing worth following. Beautiful poem Jon Michael.
You (Poetry) - 11/20/2016 9:21:00 AM
Interesting...Good to see you again.
This reminds me of the way a child chases a butterfly.
The beauty and wonder of it keeps drawing you as a moth to the flame. However the butterfly is always just a bit ahead of its pursuer.
Maybe you should try a net :-)
Walt
You (Poetry) - 11/20/2016 8:11:06 AM
Jane rang the bell with her comment.
You (Poetry) - 11/20/2016 7:59:26 AM
Something echoing in my mind to the tune of, "If you love something, set it free. If it comes back, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never really was." I'll pray for your happiness.
Love ya!
Jane
You (Poetry) - 11/20/2016 4:56:54 AM
WHEN 'LOVE' CALLS...'LOVE' WILL ANSWER. ONE CAN ONLY WAIT FOR A 'SIGN' AND ACCEPT WHATEVER IT...SAYS. FROM THE HEART OF A MAN...WELL DONE, JON, AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Strands (Poetry) - 10/22/2016 4:23:29 PM
My kind of poetry... ...the meaning behind it I can so relate to. Thank you for sharing, Jon. Love and peace,
Regis
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 10/22/2016 4:19:49 PM
This is the kind of poetry with which I share a kindred spirit. I can completely relate, Jon. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace,
Regis
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 9/1/2016 4:52:46 AM
A write open to acceptance or rejection, fearless. We have to throw those pebbles to get the pool to ripple going for life - life is not for spectators.
Strands (Poetry) - 8/31/2016 1:01:50 PM
Her taste was sweet as honey what else can I say.
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 8/17/2016 8:47:37 AM
Many find it hard to say, "I love you," for the fear of rejection...
Always,
Deborah
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 8/9/2016 7:42:03 AM
WONDERFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 8/5/2016 9:15:05 AM
Love lives in us all regardless of age or physical condition. Nothing can beat a love that comes straight from the heart and soul. Bittersweet and wonderful write!!
Love ya!
Jane
It Came Easily (Poetry) - 8/5/2016 4:59:55 AM
Good to see you posting again. There's a lot of emotion wrapped up in this poignant plea. Don't we all wish we could be, "a physical principle of a man," again. I would hope that she responds to this, but I think it may be too late for poetry.
Ron
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/22/2016 6:27:37 AM
Intriguing poetry and how love takes over when you fall in love.
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/22/2016 6:00:00 AM
BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/21/2016 11:27:48 AM
Ron, actually I meant buss the noun,kiss. Thanks I have made the correction. Jon Michael
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/21/2016 8:16:03 AM
You certainly have written a compelling vision of love's enduring bond. If words can describe love, yours certainly come close.
I believe you meant that, "lips [buzzed] with lust." I certainly would hate to have to be bussed to that place of mind, for it would take too long! ;-)
Ron
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/21/2016 7:36:21 AM
Seems like the perfect kind of relationship to me, Jon. Well done! Love and peace to you,
Regis
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/21/2016 2:20:51 AM
Very nice work . . . It grabbed me immediately and held me until the forevermore love.
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/20/2016 11:48:57 PM
A moving love poem!
Compelling (Poetry) - 7/20/2016 4:43:19 PM
So beautifully passionate Jon Michael. A forever love.
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 7/6/2016 5:20:11 AM
WHEN LOVE TAKES YOU UP WHERE YOU BELONG...YOU TOUCH GOD/NATURE'S FACE. ALL ASPECTS OF THIS IS DONE EXCELLENTLY...SO ENJOYED. IT'S IN MY VAULT. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE,BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 7/3/2016 4:36:04 AM
Jon~
Touching nature's face from the summit. Love, your smile spoke
of the peace you knew. Lovely penned.
Lady Mary Ann
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 7/2/2016 4:53:39 PM
Absolute beauty, of nature and of love. Wonderfully penned, Jon Michael.
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 6/24/2016 9:09:33 AM
Perched between the earth and sky,
laughing and talking.....then silent reflections of
where you are, taking in the beauty of nature
and in love.
Great poetry Jon.
~W~
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 6/16/2016 9:13:47 AM
Your kinship with nature, love, and romance are paramount through your verses, Jon. Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 6/15/2016 7:43:07 AM
''We were roses between earth and sky''.....''when destiny speaks we are united nothing shall erase footprints we leave in love''----- VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 6/14/2016 6:41:53 AM
There is something about the magic of nature that cements love like your poem does. A wonderful juxtaposition. Reminds me of the many times I wished I had a companion when I experienced many natural highs.
So often on peaks, I have found the sun to be bright and the wind, bitter cold.
Ron
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 6/14/2016 3:41:09 AM
"special moments invade our hearts ...
When destiny speaks we united ..."
Nice work, Jon, thanks for sharing!
Nature's Face (Poetry) - 6/13/2016 11:33:04 PM
Absolutely wonderful words to illustrate the intertwining of love and nature...
" we were roses between earth and sky"
I loved every word...
Diana...
Strands (Poetry) - 6/5/2016 8:56:21 AM
WHEN YOU CAN COMPARE 'IT' TO GOURMET DELICACIES, WHEN YOU CAN WALK THROUGH A SOMBER BUT RICH PLACE AND FEEL THE STRANDS OF 'ITS' PRESENCE DOWN TO-YOUR-FINGERTIPS - LIKE FINE WINE, THEN YOU KNOW...'IT' HAS TO BE 'LOVE'!!!! ONLY SOMEONE IN LOVE COULD UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE DEPTH TO WHICH YOU'VE TAKEN THIS. A FINE WORK, JON, INDEED! THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INPIRATIONS
Strands (Poetry) - 6/4/2016 12:19:09 PM
Exquisite poetry, Jon
Strands (Poetry) - 6/4/2016 6:04:13 AM
Unlike you, I am a more simple man, much less a connoisseur of fine soup du jour or poetic nuance you display here. I am still trying to grasp the dread of graveyard images displayed as her fine wine. Is she dead or just figuratively gone?
But, as the others have commented, poetically, your poem is superb.
Ron
Strands (Poetry) - 6/4/2016 4:57:34 AM
BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Strands (Poetry) - 6/3/2016 12:15:58 PM
And this, Jon Michael, is a divine poem.
Credos (Poetry) - 5/31/2016 3:51:27 PM
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Credos (Poetry) - 5/28/2016 9:18:00 AM
A wonderful credo to have, Jon Michael. Thought provoking and well penned.
Credos (Poetry) - 5/25/2016 7:33:28 AM
We are committed to walk in in our own shoes anyway. In which case we are all responsible for our decisions, good or bad and the consequences that follow.
Some may say walk a mile in his shoes, but then we really can't.
We can only imagine walking in another's shoes, while still wearing our own.
Also it is far better to ask forgiveness than to not try at all.
G'day,
Walt
Poetry, Lewd Mistress (Poetry) - 5/23/2016 11:50:12 AM
SHE'S A MISTRESS THAT'S CHARGES YOU NOTHING AND TO TOP IT ALL OFF...SHE'S A GIFT CHOSEN JUST FOR YOU! LOVED IT! THANK FOR SHARING, JON. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Credos (Poetry) - 5/23/2016 8:54:21 AM
stand your ground for it is far better
to seek forgiveness than to fail
to own up to the embarrassing
mistakes we make in life and the
heart rendering pain we cause others
I so agree with this counsel, Jon. A fine poem well-shared. Love and peace to you.
Regis
Credos (Poetry) - 5/19/2016 12:51:08 PM
I AGREE AND IN A NUT SHELL IT'S CALLED...'GROWING UP'. THERE IS A BIBLE VERSE THAT, PARAPHRASING, DOES LIKE THIS; WHEN I WAS A CHILD I ACTED LIKE A CHILD, BUT NOW THAT I HAVE GROWN UP I PUT AWAY 'CHILDISH THINGS'...THE AWAKENING! THANKS FOR SHARING, JON, SO ENJOYED. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Credos (Poetry) - 5/18/2016 6:07:45 AM
Jon, you hit it on the head about forgiveness here. Forgiveness can only be sought if at first one acknowledges they erred. Sometimes it even may take a long time, even years for that forgiveness to come, I know from experience.
All we can do is do our part to acknowledge our mistakes and ask to be forgiven. The rest is up to the other party, whomever that may be.
It takes a while for hurts to heal.
Dan
Credos (Poetry) - 5/18/2016 5:53:21 AM
We all have to live with the hypocrisy of our words and actions. We are so easily found out.
Ron
Credos (Poetry) - 5/18/2016 3:48:17 AM
We change from preteens to young adult, to a mature human, hurting people along the way. We make our mistakes throughout it all, and as we look back in our old age all we are left to do is shake our heads.
Gathering (Poetry) - 5/17/2016 12:24:24 PM
Such a beautiful and heartfelt love story, Jon Michael.
Gathering (Poetry) - 5/10/2016 7:39:46 PM
SOUNDS LIKE...VOWS! VOWS OF LOVE TO BE MADE BEFORE THE GATHERING OF THE GOD HEAVEN & EARTH AND MEN... 'NEVER' TO BE BROKEN! MAY YOUR LOVE BE BLESSED ETERNALLY! THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH TO YOU AND YOURS...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Gathering (Poetry) - 5/5/2016 1:28:23 PM
It is good to find true and lasting love for it is a great treasure that not many really know. Some people hold another's love without realizing it because it has been given to them; sadly, they do not really care. Thank you for sharing this meaningful poem, Jon. Love and peace to you,
Regis
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 4/15/2016 11:23:16 AM
Life, at times, can be just like that, as mentioned!
A million uphill miles
with all sorts of struggles,
but I think its worse without a woman!
Thanks for sharing, Jon!
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 4/9/2016 11:55:13 AM
Growing older is certainly not for cowards is it Jon Michael? Excellence in poetry as always. Enjoyed the different voice.
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 4/4/2016 8:30:43 AM
Such a meaningful poem, Jon. Your theme applies to all of us at some point in time. I consider myself in good physical shape but I have noticed over the past while that my bike ride around the mountain and back up here is not nearly as easily accomplished as it was not so long ago. Love, peace, and best wishes to you, friend.
Regis
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 4/4/2016 6:49:02 AM
Sad and VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! ''most times I can't find no tears to let my cry''-----BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 3/30/2016 6:43:50 AM
I was trying to figure out what the lament was all about because I know that at one time you drove NASCAR level race cars around the track at speeds that most never experience. A good memory for old age.
But then, I read the last line and realized that it wasn't about the long hard road of life, but the inability to find and keep a loving companion at the end and time was running out to find one.
Ron
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 3/28/2016 8:10:57 PM
"Can't find no reason no rhyme," yet the rhymes seem to work well enough in this poem. An interesting on the reality of the aging process. Nice work. John
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 3/28/2016 4:21:55 PM
THE AGING PROCESS CANNOT BE REVERSED, IT HAPPENS AND LIFE'S CALLED A RACE BECAUSE NO MATTER HOW YOU FEEL...YOU'RE NOT RUNNING ON THE OLD ROAD OF LIFE BY YOURSELF. MANY OTHERS RUN - HOLDING OUT FOR THE 'PRIZE'. HE DIDN'T SAY IT WOULD BE EASY BUT WE MUST DO WHAT PETER FAILED TO DO ON THAT ROUGH SEA, KEEP OUR EYES ON HIM AND WE'LL MAKE IT! THERE'S A SONG THAT GOES LIKE THIS; 'TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS, LOOK FULL ON HIS WONDERFUL FACE. AND THE CARES OF THE WORLD WILL GROW STRANGELY DIM, IN THE LIGHT OF HIS GLORY AND GRACE. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS WORK. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
The Old Road of Life (Poetry) - 3/28/2016 4:21:17 PM
"there’s no bold left in my legs just the ache of age"
THAT my friend says it all. The muscles in my arms and legs were somewhat my pride and joy. They are gone, for the most part. I never thought I would live to be this old, and not sure I want to go on sometimes. Eh, still I turn seventy-seven next month, and I'm still here, able to do for myself, so as far as that goes I'm ready for the next ten years.
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/22/2016 4:48:45 AM
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!! HEAVENLY BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!! MOST TALENTED, ONE OF YOUR BEST POEMS, DEAR JON!!!!!!!! I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/20/2016 9:24:58 AM
A deeply moving and meaningful poem, Jon; one to which many will relate to this timeless and universal theme expressed therein. Love and peace to you,
Regis
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/18/2016 7:31:19 AM
You certainly have bared your soul in this poem of regret. In the last line, you are holding on, hoping against hope.
I always set my sights high when I was younger and mourn the loss of some very beautiful, but emotionally challenged, young women. When I finally got married, I had given up on such ideals and found my wife most agreeable. Yet, when she left, it was no surprise, and the strength that I had developed living alone carried me through that brief ordeal.
Ron
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/17/2016 5:12:31 AM
You are a man who has known betrayal and pain yet framed in hope and determination, expressed so poignantly and eloquently Jon Michael.
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/16/2016 6:20:35 AM
There is hope, yet! Don't give up, Jon!
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 3/15/2016 7:31:21 PM
t’s that pre-warmed toilet seat
your mate left you.
It’s that basket of fries
your friend didn’t finish.
It doesn’t take much
to make us happy,
if we only make note
of what’s around us,
every day,
regardless of worries,
regardless of lack of
recognition.
In those moments
we can see
the circle of humanity
from death to birth,
yes, and birth to death.
Can we fertilize the ground,
make trees and grass praise us?
The happiness never ends,
so long as we notice,
so long as we care,
so long as we don’t ignore
what little things can do
to our spirits,
lifting us up
and beyond daily routines.
It’s that song
you were thinking about,
comes on the radio,
uplifts your mood,
an irresistible smile
envelopes your lips.
Little things
enlarging the heart.
Yeah, that.
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/15/2016 7:07:05 PM
Some questions are better if they are never answered. Some thoughts are best to be brush aside. Clear head, forge forward to love again. Amen
In Torrents (Poetry) - 3/15/2016 1:46:45 PM
You gave your all here, Jon. I relate somewhat. To love someone with everything you have, only to have that love rebuffed is a heartbreaking way to have to deal with life.
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 3/7/2016 7:55:40 AM
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! POWERFUL, MOST TALENTED, SAD, FULL OF PAIN, POEM!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS YOUR BEST POEM, DEAR JON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 3/2/2016 4:59:39 AM
My gosh, such emotional angst caused by deceit is universal. I totally relate to such powerful personal experiences. Such times can and do cause self doubts with the spirit of trust gradually deteriorating.
Exquisite poetry.
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 2/29/2016 7:47:18 AM
I don't know if this is a personal expression are not, but like the others who commented, I find that you have clearly outlined the pain involved when someone you love so intensely, cruelly deceives you and leaves you lost.
Ron
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 2/29/2016 7:02:46 AM
We give our love sometimes without reservations only to be slapped in the face. But we plod on hoping the day will come when love is requited instead of stolen.
Walt
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 2/29/2016 6:22:01 AM
Deep and very profound, if dark and hurting poem here, Jon. I feel that many of us have felt the sting of the one we love who has "you supped ‘til you were sated then shared your / body and heart to many others, surreptitiously."
Great writing. I felt it throughout my body and soul.
Rump, rump - Rump, rump (Poetry) - 2/29/2016 3:47:31 AM
This is so tender a glimpse at a beloved one who has lived beyond the usual years. Beautifully penned, brought my tears.
Ruthless Hearts (Poetry) - 2/28/2016 7:36:10 PM
So heart wrenching. So sad that many must live and die brokenhearted. Jon Michael, I wish you would post more often. You write poetry of substance and depth. Impressive work as always.
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 2/15/2016 2:11:52 PM
Christmas has become commericalized in many ways, but it's what is within one's heart and how they make it. The Christmas spirit shines from with in. It's a gathering of families and a blending of hearts which make it so special as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and give thanks for the awesome blessings of family and friends....M
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/24/2015 7:44:15 AM
Such a beautiful and strong message for the season Jon Michael.
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/23/2015 8:35:15 AM
Yes, so right are you...the commercial of Christmas is sad.
I worked retail for the majority of my life...money.
Always,
Deborah
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/22/2015 5:44:44 PM
POW! You confront the flaw in modern-day Christmas celebrations, the absence of the Christ. Keep looking, though. There are still some who remember and worship Him, the one and only Light of the world.
Your final verse pierces my heart with a pointed reminder to glorify Him with other of His true followers this Christmas. (I am trying to do that, and to spread His good news of salvation)
"Christmas Joy" is powerful and well-written.
Connie
Connie
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/22/2015 8:19:42 AM
Amen.
~W~
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/21/2015 2:28:51 PM
~John~
To read the Christmas Story from the Bible each
Christmas. Precious are the moments under that
Star of the East.
Lady Mary Ann
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/21/2015 12:05:46 PM
CHRISTMAS REALLY IS ALL ABOUT THE BIRTH OF OUR REDEEMER. ANY AND EVERY TYPE OF CELEBRATING SHOULD BEGIN THERE...AT THE SOURCE. THANKS, JON. FOR A GREAT REMINDER OF WHAT OUR 'CHRISTMAS JOY' SHOULD BE ALL ABOUT. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/21/2015 11:49:33 AM
As I wrote in a poem sometime ago, I am grateful for the celebration of Christmas and the New Year, because it gave time for everyone to stop working and for families to get together once a year. That no longer happens in my family, we are so far-flung, but the spirit remains of family time together. Also, as a family, we decided long ago that gift giving was not important.
To me, a secular holiday season is just as good as a strangely warped religious one.
Ron
Christmas Joy (Poetry) - 12/20/2015 11:26:43 PM
The headlines would read: Commercialism CRUSHES Christ!
A follow up article would say: More people attended Black Friday sales than any prior year. Churches across the nation were virtually empty that following Sunday.
You have written clearly about the infection that consumes the world, casting Christ to the shadows. But, it is people like you who keep that believing light of faith glowing in the window.
Thanks,
Chris
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/8/2015 4:34:08 AM
I do believe you dislike Winter Jon Michael! You have captured the season so well in your poem. Excellence as always.
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/6/2015 9:09:06 PM
You have captured and shared the ambiance and the moods of winter effectively through your verses, Jon. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace to you,
Regis
To Dare (Poetry) - 12/4/2015 6:03:02 PM
ABSOLUTELY, JON! GO ON! FOR, A CHANCE AT EXPERIENCING THE TRUEST OF ALL LOVES IS 'ALWAYS' WORTH THE DARE. AN ABUNDANCE OF LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH TO YOU AND YOURS. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Giving Thanks (Poetry) - 12/4/2015 5:58:49 PM
THE PRESENCE OF TRUE LOVE SPREADS IT RAYS AND COVERS 'SO' MANY...THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR. WELL DONE, JON AND THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/4/2015 5:56:20 PM
I ALLOW THIS THOUGHT TO CONSOLE ME, WHENEVER IT CAN...'IT'S NOT FOREVER'. BEAUTIFULLY DESCRIBED, THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/4/2015 5:02:15 PM
nature in its totality sure is moody ..
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/4/2015 6:12:07 AM
It is amazing that anything survives three months of dark, cold, and dreary. Still, nature has provided us with a landscape that can suddenly transform itself handle the situation after years of practice as to what survives and what doesn't.
On a clear day with a bright sun, the winter landscape can be strikingly beautiful in spite of its deadly properties.
Ron
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/4/2015 1:33:33 AM
You beautifully summed up the season of winter. Add to that, a typical New England, bone-chilling dampness on a gray day. Yet, there is something so crisp and pristine about the ground layered in freshly fallen snow.
Winter Drear (Poetry) - 12/3/2015 2:38:20 PM
From a couple of weeks of beautiful, warm weather "Winter Drear" has come to the Louisiana swamp I reside in. Hate summer. Hate winter. Whoever put this whole thing together missed out on spring and autumn being the only two seasons we really need. Drat!
Giving Thanks (Poetry) - 11/28/2015 6:40:58 AM
This poem of yours, Jon, is just another way
to show much God is good! May you be blessed!
Giving Thanks (Poetry) - 11/24/2015 8:54:06 AM
Better late than never. The last two lines indicate something that bothers me because it mentions only two thanksgivings, when I remember so many.
Ron
Giving Thanks (Poetry) - 11/22/2015 11:21:18 AM
Such a beautiful expression of thanks Jon Michael. You have found a priceless treasure in such love and have much to give thanks for. Well penned and a joy to read.
Giving Thanks (Poetry) - 11/22/2015 10:52:00 AM
Such a love is indeed a treasure to be most grateful for, Jon. Thank you for sharing this apt and timely write. Love, peace, and best wishes to you, friend.
Regis
Giving Thanks (Poetry) - 11/22/2015 9:44:25 AM
The wonderment of love, so happy you have found it, late maybe, but you have it now. I envy you that contentment. A "good" envy, not a malicious one my friend.
To Dare (Poetry) - 11/19/2015 7:21:07 PM
Finding love after such pain is a miracle. Surely such miraculous love will endure. Beautiful Pen.
Autmnal Romance (Poetry) - 11/19/2015 7:19:52 PM
Wonderful descriptives and emotion. A love poem of substance, Jon Michael.
To Dare (Poetry) - 11/11/2015 8:25:52 PM
OUCH! Honest love is rarer than air. Yet your eloquence is sublime. Keep on loving with a heart that is gentle.
To Dare (Poetry) - 11/10/2015 9:43:09 AM
Yes, you are back and more insightful than ever. Love is a difficult mistress at best.
Ron
Autmnal Romance (Poetry) - 11/10/2015 9:33:45 AM
Lovely and loving thoughts with which I can completely relate, Jon. Thank you for sharing, friend. Love and peace to you,
Regis
To Dare (Poetry) - 11/9/2015 7:10:28 AM
What an insightful write, Jon. When a poet can lay his fears and hopes within the lines of his poem as you have here, it is so completely honest it defines the poet who has written it. Don't know if I have ever read a more perceptive poem.
Autmnal Romance (Poetry) - 11/9/2015 2:31:16 AM
IT'S IN THE AIR, LOVE IS. AND IT TAKES EVERY OPPORTUNITY, ESPECIALLY THE BEAUTY OF THE SEASONS, ENTICING OUR HEART, SOUL AND MINDS TO AN AWARENESS OF ITS PRESENCE. AN AWESOME TRIBUTE TO AUTUMN AND HIS LOVE. THANKS FOR SHARING, JON. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Autmnal Romance (Poetry) - 11/9/2015 12:01:46 AM
A nice tribute to autumn and a sensational tribute to love.
Superbly penned!
Autmnal Romance (Poetry) - 11/8/2015 3:41:27 PM
What a wonderful piece of poetry concerning the autumn we are sharing these days. Very, very nice writing.
Along the Way (Poetry) - 10/30/2015 4:18:47 PM
Ron, my dear aunt Rebecca taught me the Charleston at a very early age, six or seven as best I recall and she would dance with me and laugh loudly with joy overt he little lad who could dance the Charleston. With my aging body and physical challenges I dare not attempt it, but my recollections of dancing the Charleston with her are among my best recollections. I taught my wife that dance. Thanks for your review Ron I appreciate it. May love and peace be always with you my dear friend. Jon Michael
Along the Way (Poetry) - 10/30/2015 6:46:40 AM
Certainly a new form of expression, a bit difficult for me to follow at times. But interesting and, in a way, very poignant.
While I do recall the jitterbug and dancing to swing music in the late 1980s, the writer must be ancient (;-)) to be writing about dancing the Charleston, circa 1920s.
But then, this could be a historic piece that I didn't catch the drift of.
Ron
Along the Way (Poetry) - 10/30/2015 6:24:55 AM
You can never recognize real love for what it is until you have had your heart broken by others along the path you walk.
The foolish aspirations of youth have faded away, and you see much more clearly through wizened eyes and heart.
Walt
Along the Way (Poetry) - 10/29/2015 10:54:23 AM
A beautiful and uplifting poem, though you no longer wear a young man's suit you wear the beauty and wisdom of the years. Lovely poem of fortune and love.
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/29/2015 10:52:24 AM
Jon Michael, it's never easy to sleep with so much on your mind. The images and ambiance are wonderfully presented. Enjoyed.
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/20/2015 7:40:14 AM
Long time Jon...
Ah yes, elusive sleep
No need in counting sheep.
I wish you a quiet mind
Without even a peep.
~W~
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/20/2015 5:54:56 AM
One word, AMBIEN...-e-
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/19/2015 1:12:48 PM
Good to see you posting again. Yours is a take of "now I lay me down to sleep," that yearns for that peaceful sleep of childhood, forever gone.
Ron
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/19/2015 9:33:05 AM
Yep. Been there. Done that. It is an awful feeling to be in that particular situation. And the more you lay there hoping for sleep, the further away sleep is from you.
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/19/2015 8:51:24 AM
I can relate easily to what you have expressed through your verses in this poem, Jon. I love the imagery as well. Love, peace, and best wishes to you,
Regis
To Sleep? (Poetry) - 10/19/2015 8:03:46 AM
SOMETIMES WHAT THE EYES AND SENSES ARE TOUCHING IS SO BEAUTIFUL... SLEEP RELENTS, REFUSING TO STOP THEIR AWESOME ESSENCE. I KNOW YOU NEED SLEEP, JON LIKE WE ALL DO BUT I AM GRATEFUL FOR THIS PARTICULAR INSOMNIAC HOUR, WHICH YOU HAVE SHARED SO MASTERFULLY. IN OTHER WORDS; THE IMAGERY IS 'SMASHING'!!! THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Checkmate (Poetry) - 10/16/2015 7:25:26 PM
Sad to say, Jon Michael Willey passed away in 2013. :(
Checkmate (Poetry) - 8/12/2015 11:17:47 AM
''unable to move to where my soul is free''-----BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Checkmate (Poetry) - 8/7/2015 2:45:09 PM
This voice is filled with honesty and paradox. But we are all worthy of what our heart desires. A check mate can only begin in your heart. Play through!
Blessings, Christine
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/28/2015 4:06:01 PM
If you can't change tables then make it to the other end and be transformed. Rye dry wit, the allegorical 'wrong table' is masterful
Check mate.
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/22/2015 11:45:12 AM
My goodness this resonates, dear Jon. So many relationships can be of this fundamental nature - or indeed go through passing phases of being so - and it is mind-bending to be caught up in the midst of such 'games'. Worse still is when they are deliberate. For the most part I think it's just the interaction of where people are at at the time, but it's painful nonetheless. Tight triplets that are taughtly written and conceived. Intense! xx
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/22/2015 9:18:46 AM
Many feel that way Jon, You put it in perspective
with this fine piece of poetry.
Always,
Deborah
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/22/2015 6:24:49 AM
Symbolic and evocative are your verses my dear friend Jon. You awaken thought within me. Thank you. Love, peace, and my best wishes,
Regis
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/21/2015 5:39:13 AM
Jon,
Enjoyed this! If you are at the wrong table, come to the right one.:) Excellent verses.
Love and blessings,
Linda
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/21/2015 4:53:30 AM
It's good to see you posting a poem again. This one is classic, using chess as an allegory or a life situation. I certainly hope it isn't your situation because it does look rather hopeless.
Ron
Checkmate (Poetry) - 7/20/2015 9:30:27 AM
Not me. I refuse to let circumstances beat me down. No! Never! I have so much love which has been rebuffed, but that's okay, I shall walk tall.
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/25/2015 5:52:22 PM
And sweet are the thoughts and expressions in your poem Jon Michael A loving and soulful pen from a place of abiding love.
Promises Not Kept (Poetry) - 5/25/2015 5:50:41 PM
Bittersweet beauty Jon Michael.. so sad when love forgets its promises.
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/24/2015 8:38:14 AM
What a lovely love story, that is ending in blessedness and hopefully it will last forever.
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/23/2015 1:28:42 PM
A fine poem that "speaks" to my "self" since it is as though you have looked into my soul and my life and writte therefrom, Jon. Thank you for sharing this gift which is a reminder to me that I, like so many others, am what the world would most likely refer to as "a fool in love." Love and peace to you, friend,
Regis
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/20/2015 7:01:55 AM
VERY BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/19/2015 5:13:05 PM
'Love is a many splendoured thing' is a phrase that jumped to mind after reading your heartfelt words...
Diana...
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/19/2015 4:02:58 PM
The beauty and fury of true passion.
Splendid, Jon, My Friend
Ever your Friend
john
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/19/2015 12:11:51 PM
Each love is unique.
Very nice Jon.
~W~
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/19/2015 10:29:54 AM
A call of hope mingling with sadness! Filled with intensity and treasure within transformation.
Blessings, Christine xo
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/19/2015 8:06:13 AM
A wonderful outpouring of the value of love when it's shared. I know she loves it because it is filled with love from her. And you had great passion to write it after not writing and posting for some time. But I think the word "Fury" is a misnomer because there may be some other word that would be better to title this tome to love.
Ron
Love's Fury (Poetry) - 5/19/2015 6:54:01 AM
Ahhh . . . When everything is as you penned, "Love's Fury" is a wondrous journey.
Today (Poetry) - 5/15/2015 8:51:56 AM
EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
Today (Poetry) - 5/8/2015 3:57:33 PM
true love cannot be forced apart, it is constantly being rekindled ...
excellent poem ...
Today (Poetry) - 5/6/2015 8:20:10 AM
The ache is palpable, dear Jon Michael, and you have given expression to both the listlessness that accompanies such voids of time and experience as well as to the desolation of such a loss. Heartfelt and very touching work, bless you. xx
Today (Poetry) - 5/3/2015 6:52:58 PM
So poignant and heart touching. A poem from a poet's soul Jon Michael.
Today (Poetry) - 5/3/2015 4:26:33 AM
Enigmatic, Jon: whether it is unrequited love, what may feel like lost love through ill health, distance. The Heart-wrenching death of your beloved? (Her voice exists only in memory)
Whichever, I hope reconciliation is close at hand.
Tops to see you writing. And, And, And for challenging my brain, as per u.
Stay strong as life goes on.
Today (Poetry) - 5/2/2015 12:48:39 PM
Oh dear friend, this is so far-reaching to many many heartbroken loves out there and so heartfelt sad.
Blessings, xo
Christine
Today (Poetry) - 5/2/2015 7:55:46 AM
So sad. The word "forced" in the intro bothers me and makes me think of illness or death. Let's hope that it is only a vacation of sorts and love can once again continue face-to-face as it was meant to be.
Ron
Today (Poetry) - 5/2/2015 6:44:13 AM
Truly a moving and meaningful poetic offering the theme of which I can completely relate to. Love can be painful and society's "rules" often are the cause. Thank you, Jon. Love and peace to you, friend.
Regis
Today (Poetry) - 5/1/2015 4:24:26 PM
The heartbreak of true love always surprises and astounds us, Jon. The thing is, very few "true loves" can make it through the day to day living. Toilet seat left up. Curlers and assorted makeup items strewn here and there. Sex has become routine, not spontaneous and exciting as before. Eh . . . There is something about a marriage ceremony that tends to jinx things. I lived with a woman, happily, fifteen years before we finally tied the knot. Three years later we were divorced. Just saying . . . Take it on the chin, shake it off and live your life without the constant turmoil you are putting yourself in.
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 4/30/2015 11:12:56 AM
There is some essence here of beyond the personal into dream vision, and it is quite beautiful. You make us feel this one with the heart.
I hope all is well, Jon Michael, I think often of e mailing you.
Blessings,
Christine
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/12/2015 6:14:46 PM
so beautiful ....so nice to read your wonderful words ...
love,
chanti
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/10/2015 1:34:25 PM
A real work of art, Jon! Love the idea of 'two candles dancing out of season'. Makes me think hard about all the huge canvasses we take for granted which have been wrought through the heat and passion of the task and often notwithstanding little natural light to see by; their great skill and beauty... Quite like that of the greatest love affairs. Your choice of tone and language complements your theme admirably. xx
In A Locket (Poetry) - 3/8/2015 12:59:17 PM
JON...YOU WENT AWAY, FELL IN LOVE AND RETURNED...TO BLESS US WITH THE WONDER OF THIS...BEAUTIFUL THING. SO WELL DONE AND ENJOYED. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/8/2015 12:55:07 PM
O I LOVE THIS PAINTING! THE BEAUTY OF LOVE...PASSIONATE AND REAL, DONE WITH AN ARTISTIC BRUSH THAT MAKES...EVERY LINE COUNT. YOU ARE A FINE POET, JON - THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/8/2015 9:24:59 AM
VERY BEAUTIFUL POEM!!!!!!!!!!!!! Liana Margiva
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/5/2015 2:48:50 PM
A true work of art this love you describe Jon Michael. Beautifully penned.
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/5/2015 8:41:08 AM
In spite of her painted dreams, there are clues in this poem that she really existed and every bit of this poem's passion is real.
Ron
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/4/2015 5:59:19 PM
This is lovely poetry; it is as though you are writing about me and one or two or three of my loves; not sure anyone has ever done that before. Meant as a compliment; and thank you for the gift. Love and peace and best wishes to you, Jon.
Regis
The Art of the Night (Poetry) - 3/4/2015 5:17:42 PM
Yes, yes indeed, Jon, those long nights are never to be forgotten. Excellent poetry!!
In A Locket (Poetry) - 2/15/2015 2:33:19 AM
Sheer perfection...!
I loved this...
Diana...
In A Locket (Poetry) - 2/11/2015 12:09:07 PM
Such a locket and the deeply personal secrets it contains is precious indeed, Jon. I like the style you have chosen to write of such thoughts - tight and close-knit in both form and expression. Close to the heart and rapt. xx
In A Locket (Poetry) - 2/11/2015 11:48:09 AM
A more beautiful locket could never be found. Lovely poem Jon.
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 2/7/2015 8:34:06 AM
When did you get your pilot's license?
lol
Walt
In A Locket (Poetry) - 2/7/2015 5:54:09 AM
Fate or circumstance, just make sure that seed isn't a giant pumpkin around your neck. That would look kind of funny.
Cheers,
Walt
In A Locket (Poetry) - 2/5/2015 11:30:43 AM
Wonderfully-penned creation! And the romanticism evoked by "a locket" is amazingly substantive and pristinely symbolic in this wonderful story of a poem.
In A Locket (Poetry) - 2/2/2015 1:40:44 PM
Such heart shaped words in a melancholy but beautiful poetic song ~
Blessings,
Christine
In A Locket (Poetry) - 1/31/2015 11:49:38 AM
That's the kind of locket one cannot lose, even when the twin evils of dementia and Alzheimer's creeps in and strokes dim.
Glad to see you back writing beautiful poetry like this.
Ron
In A Locket (Poetry) - 1/31/2015 11:26:29 AM
~Jon~
Beautiful the Locket of the heart~
Lady Mary Ann
In A Locket (Poetry) - 1/31/2015 10:27:38 AM
I agree, Jon and I feel the same way about love. This is tender writing and expression. Thank you for sharing it. Love and peace to you,
Regis
In A Locket (Poetry) - 1/30/2015 12:21:00 PM
THIS was beautifully written and delivered into my thoughts forever I think. It was such an endearing piece of writing, Jon. Not often does a poem tug at me the way this one has.
In A Locket (Poetry) - 1/30/2015 11:34:16 AM
The locket is no longer a secret in your pocket.
Deep and rich are your memories and long may that seed grow upon each glimpse.
Weary (Poetry) - 1/29/2015 11:33:13 AM
One of the saddest realities of life...
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/28/2015 12:25:22 PM
The delicate nuances of love are beautiful and profound at the same time
Eloquently penned my dear friend.
Carole
Weary (Poetry) - 1/28/2015 11:33:42 AM
'WE'...TO GROW WEARY IS HUMAN. BUT WEARINESS DOES NOT STOP LOVE, ONE MERELY RECOGNIZES LIMITATIONS AND BIDS 'FOND' ADIEU...TO TRY AGAIN? MAYBE 'WE' WILL...BUT WITHOUT THE ADMITTED 'WEARINESS'. IN OTHER WORDS...LETS STOP PLAYING GAMES AND GET SERIOUS! THANKS FOR SHARING, ENJOYED. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/28/2015 11:08:47 AM
I AGREE, TOTALLY...THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING COMMON OR CONTAINABLE ABOUT TRUE LOVE! EVERY SENSE IS AWARE OF IT. DONE WELL AND ENJOYED VERY MUCH. THANKS FOR SHARING, JON...YOUR SPECIAL VOICE HAS BEEN MISSED, INDEED. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Weary (Poetry) - 1/27/2015 8:05:34 PM
Nothing is sadder than to give without ever receiving, painfully real in the sad part but a lovel portrait of how real love can change everything.
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/27/2015 8:02:36 PM
A testimony to the beauty and preciousness of love. Wonderful poem Jon.
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/27/2015 12:39:55 PM
~Jon~
The beautiful sandalwood and jasmine echo the romance
so wonderfully penned.
Lady Mary Ann
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/27/2015 10:32:42 AM
Full of passion and remembrance without so much as a single, lament.
Ron
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/27/2015 4:48:06 AM
Exquisitely phrased
Jon, My Friend,
and full of passion elegantly expressed and addressed to the beloved.
This is such a rewarding, worthwhile read.
Ever your Friend
john
Scented with Love (Poetry) - 1/26/2015 11:17:40 PM
This is a beautiful write. All senses visited and passed on to the reader's heart and soul.
Wishing you an abundance of creativity and bliss!
With respect and smiles,
Carol Phelan Aebby
