J.J. NIGHTINGALE : Writing

Breath-less

Breath-less

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


Today's Thoughts..
Why ~

Why ~

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


I should set "Why" free... It sits and stands And sleeps beside My living being..me Some day soon All that we knew Will float far from our thoughts A..
Joyful Part ~

Joyful Part ~

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


The sun so graciously shines on theeWhy dwell in death's shadows..?Having no part with life..Shall tears shed over deathBring joy to any living soul...
Together.... 2011

Together.... 2011

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


First posted on My Boomer Place .. 2011
HAIKU #3

HAIKU #3

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


My soul is tellingThere is triumph in the starsSweet infinity J.J.
Bare Bones ..

Bare Bones ..

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


Outside my window I see the bare bones of winter standing still .. I wonder if all living things are lonely in their winter .. Do t..
After all ..

After all ..

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


You closed your eyes .. and let goLeaving little hearts to wonderIf life was a good thing .. after allTears filled those little lonesome eyesAs y..
Sleepless ..

Sleepless ..

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


Loving youI lie awakewithnight-caresJ.
Home Team..

Home Team..

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


I had the privilege of being Phyllis's next door neighbor, for sixteen years .. Coffee, will never be the same without her .. She will be missed ..
Whispered words ~

Whispered words ~

A Poem by J.J. NIGHTINGALE


Long distanceA word whisperedAcross the milesAnd feet took wingsThis half dead heart revivedNo sweeter dayHas any woman knownAs when whispered wor..