jani johe’s unique style
and insight continues to leave readers in awe. Her daughter, Nila Webster, has
distributed over 30,000 of her books, free of charge, to schools and fellow
writers. The work of a talented writer lives on continuing to be a bright
light. It is a joy to share another one of her wonderful poems this holiday
season. I am glad to have been able to
call her my friend.
Sincerely, Karen O’Leary--Editor
footprinted
snow
all my thoughts
are melting now
like footprinted snow
on a gray day
bones ashes
whisper the name
that once was us
while another us
is in a timeless season
of music that laughs
and speaks
with the language
of peace
Thoughts from Nila Webster--I found this poem by my beloved mother, jani johe webster, over two years after her passing. I could see from the paper it was typed on that the poem had been written long ago, yet I felt its transcendent message: there is "another us" that is there, in a mystical and beautiful realm. In reading the poem, I felt my mother's essence and knew this poem was like a message in a bottle, a message of hope.
all my thoughts
are melting now
like footprinted snow
on a gray day
bones ashes
whisper the name
that once was us
while another us
is in a timeless season
of music that laughs
and speaks
with the language
of peace
Thoughts from Nila Webster--I found this poem by my beloved mother, jani johe webster, over two years after her passing. I could see from the paper it was typed on that the poem had been written long ago, yet I felt its transcendent message: there is "another us" that is there, in a mystical and beautiful realm. In reading the poem, I felt my mother's essence and knew this poem was like a message in a bottle, a message of hope.
Beautiful poem. I can imagine the feeling you had when you found this, her presence beside you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a precious moment and her poem.
Nila, once again I thank you for carrying on your mother's wonderful poetry. Each time I read it I am blessed by it! Continued blessings to you and yours!
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Dear Mary Jo and Maurice,
ReplyDeleteIt is such a joy keeping jani johe's poetry alive in the writing community. Thank you, Nila, for making this possible.
Karen
Nila, much gratitude for sharing jani's poem. I can see that piece of scrap paper in my mind and know the comfort and hope it brought you when you came across it. Nila, your beloved mother, jani johe webster has influenced and motivated me to write and share my poetry.
ReplyDeleteForever grateful,
Suzanne