Aubade
For
Jo Balistreri
May
the flowers
of
your soul open
to
receive the gift
of
morning light
That
gives life
to
everything
the
sky lapis blue
and
the forever
light
of you
**Editor's note Mary Jo Balistreri is a contributor at our Whispers' community
Author's Thoughts--I wrote this poem to celebrate Jo Balistreri, her poetry and her help and support given me over the years we have been e-mail friends. Many of my poems would not have come to fruition without her insightful comments and suggestions. Reading her books and selected poems she sent to me has shown what emotion she brings to her beautiful poetry.
Author's Thoughts--I wrote this poem to celebrate Jo Balistreri, her poetry and her help and support given me over the years we have been e-mail friends. Many of my poems would not have come to fruition without her insightful comments and suggestions. Reading her books and selected poems she sent to me has shown what emotion she brings to her beautiful poetry.
Dear J.T.,
ReplyDeleteWhat a special gift for a special person. Mary Jo is a light in the poetry community, always encouraging others. Thank you for this beautiful tribute. Congratulations Mary Jo on you honor!
Blessings to both of you,
Karen
Thank you Karen for celebrating Mary Jo and her poetry with me. She has been a special light for me.
DeleteDear J. T. Milford,your poem is a well written tribute to a sensitive kind poetic lady with a gift for compassion.We are lucky to have her
ReplyDeletefriendship through poetry,best wishes,angelee
Thank you Angelee for celebrating Mary Jo and her poetry with me and all the others poets. She has been a special light and friend for me.
DeleteDear JT,
ReplyDeleteI am honored beyond measure for this beautiful tribute. Humbled by it. Your words will always be remembered. Thank you.
And also to Karen and Angelee. Thank you.
Dear Mary Jo,
DeleteIt was an honor to publish this wonderful tribute to you. Thank you J.T., again, for sharing this with us.
Blessings,
Karen
Jo, I will always celebrate our special friendship. Thanks for being my friend.
DeleteI celebrate Jo, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch help given me by her has made all the difference in my life.
As I mentioned without jo's comments and help many of my poems would not exist.
DeleteThanks Michael.
Nice dedication poem, J.T. Mary Jo is definitely worthy. Thank you for sharing it and continued blessings!
ReplyDelete-MJ(www.tgbtgpublictions.com)
Thank you your kind comment, Yes Mary Jo is a forever light for all of us.
DeleteThanks J T