judyanne

Jun 12, 2010 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

Wait For Me

When he was small if I ever drew ahead

'Wait for me, wait for me' he would call,

following with little pumping legs

running so fast I was oft afraid he’d fall.

By the open door I’d tarry

so he would never lose sight of me.

As he grew older he was always running late.

'Wait for me, wait for me' he would plead.

Thus for his sake I would hesitate,

the entreaty in his manner I would heed.

And I would slow my feet

so by the open door we would meet.

Then he went on ahead, he had no choice.

'Wait for me, wait for me' my soul whispered.

Dolorous heartbeat drowned my vapid voice,

faith and hope by panic and dismay captured.

But he left the door ajar

so I could still glimpse him from afar.

— judyanne, Jun 12, 2010

About the Author

Region, Country: Western Australia, AUS

Favorite Poets: Favourite poets? So many, so varied. I like particular songs, not necessarily the singer... and the same goes for poetry. I can honestly say though, that Alfred Noyes' The Highwayman was what inspired my love of poetry - my mother began reading it to me when I was still a baby, and it became my favourite bedtime story

Critiques

Bonitaj

16 years 1 month ago

Oh Judy

As a mother of many, and one, very much in touch with my own ´inner child` - this touched me greatly!! Lovely write, thanks for sharing! Boni

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

thank you bonitaj

for visitng and for your lovely comment love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

xena465

16 years 1 month ago

Soooo Beautiful Judy

I wish I'd had a child so that I could connect 100%, but; 99% I do...brought tears to my eyes...just lovely Judy x Xena

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

love you rosina

thank you i have to admit, this is one that churned my heart as i wrote it. love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

scribbler

16 years 1 month ago

wait

brilliant.nominated.brother awaits me.'nough said.......scribbler

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

thanks scribbler

for reading and for your great comment sorry about your brother love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

raj

16 years 1 month ago

very stirring write Judy..

Judy i found this write very captivating...moving and eye moistening...i could feel the ripples and the mood too... warmly...raj (sublime_ocean)..

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

eye-moistening

first poem i've written in a long time that choked me up as i wrote it thanks raj love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

raj

16 years 1 month ago

dear Judy..sometimes we seem

dear Judy..sometimes we seem to reach a dead end when there are no words to express the feelings building inside...i feel happy for you that in this write you did find the right words to express them and could unwind.... sending your way a warm hug big time...raj (sublime_ocean)..

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

thank you for your so kind thoughts raj

and for the warm big hug love judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

shirley harrison

16 years 1 month ago

Just beautiful!

I understand this perfectly, you have one of the most special hearts Judy! i'm sending much love and a huge hug this evening from Florence open your arms! shirley harrison

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

my arms were open shirl thanks

love and hugs back at you judy xxx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

pleiades

16 years 1 month ago

seldom, very very seldomam

seldom, very very seldom am i moved to tears by a poem as the mother of 2 sons, this tore at me absolutely beautiful so wonderfully, painfully written your last 2 lines are both comforting and gut-wrenching nominated p

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

thank you P

for your beautiful comment love judy xx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

Seren

16 years 1 month ago

Judd

there are no words for this poem I leave my tears as your tribute love and millions of hugs across the nulla JayCee x x x ("Quote:-For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it.-Ivan Panin")

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

thanks jc

sometimes i rememer something i have forgotten and it tears me up so i have to write it and the catharsis heals have to admit that this was one of those times your tears are a wonderful tribute. thank you love and hugs back at you love judd xxx ps - hows the weather at lennox head? (or is it heads? - i can't remember) - and right now can't be bothered looking it up. probably no better than newcastle? as i told you, i'm heading to sydney next month to visit my son - looking forward to the holiday, but not the weather - how about turning on some wa-type warmth for me? (although i have to admit that at the moment is is close to freezing over here too) http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

ziggy

16 years 1 month ago

hi

hi there i found this a great read nicely put together ,,,,,,,,,zigs

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago

hi ziggy

thanks so much for visiting and for the supportive comment love judy xx http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TwentyMyPrettyPonies.html

magics02

16 years 1 month ago

He will be there and waiting

at the door for you Mom and this one choked me up the same. It is a very good thoughtful write of yours again lady friend and I am eagerly awaiting your book. Much love and hugs at you across the seas Magics

judyanne

16 years 1 month ago