WILFRED JOHN'S SELECTED WORKS

A BREATH HELD BEFORE ECSTASY

A break before the flower blooms
Petals vibration wet with dew
Natures tears as the effective begins.

Reaching the sun warms,
Embracing delicate stems,
Drawing its beauty
From within.
She sighs at the sight
Captivated by the moment
A pause before the flower blooms.
A breath held before the kiss
Of ecstasy arrives.

17 NOV 1979

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A DECOLLETAGE ATTRACTS

It is clearly
Impolite to stare
If of their presence
you are aware.

A woman’s breasts
Are surely there
Be they covered
Or be they bare.

But to notice them
Is only fair
If you chance upon
A pretty pair.

A décolletage attracts
Attentive eyes,
And both male and
Female curiosity.

As obviously or
Surreptitiously
We watch to see a
Bosom swell or rise.

This we do without
Fail and instinctively,
And it should not give
Offense or surprise.

If you see a lovely
Bust before your face,
Respectfully admire
Its aesthetic grace.

A glimpse of curve or
Cleavage is a pleasure.
A bosom in full glory
Is a treasure.

12 MAY 1980

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A FEELING HARD TO SHARE

Every day I go about
Doing the things I do
Then all of a sudden I remember
Somewhere out there is 'you.'

My insides feel so hollow, then
A feeling hard to share
Because it's of futility
And, yes, it's hard to bear

Is there no way we'll meet again
Even if by chance
Will I be left to wonder if
You shared that 'knowing' glimpse.

You're always on my mind, now
And, yes, you're in my heart.
But, it just seemed to be that way
right from the very start
This poem comes from deep within
Yes, my soul to bear
I'm sorry I can't reveal to you.

The love we share will never end
My life has new meaning
My heart beats true
Just who I really am.

I'd never want to hurt you
Or, get you in a jam
If only I could see you again
Here or, anywhere
I definitely felt some of this
Very nicely done.
Loving the positivity in the message.

18 OCT 1980

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A SMILE COSTS NOTHING

A smile costs nothing but gives much
It enriches those who receive
Without making poorer those who give
It takes but a moment,

But the memory of it sometimes
Lasts forever
None is so rich or mighty that
He can get along without it,
And none is so poor but that
He can be made rich by it

A smile creates happiness in the home,
Fosters good will in business,
And is the countersign of friendship
It brings rest to the weary,

Cheer to the discouraged,
Sunshine to the sad and it is natures
Best antidote for trouble
Yet it cannot be bought, begged,
Borrowed, or stolen, for it is
Something that is of no value
To anyone until it is given away.

Some people are too tired to give you a smile
Give them one of yours
As none needs a smile
So much as he who has no more to give.

    11  DEC 1981

            XXXXXA SMILE UPON MY FACE

For you bring a smile upon my face
And a feeling of joy within my heart
You’re like my sunshine in the morning
And my stars that glow at night.


You're like the waves in the ocean
The cool breeze in the wind
Like the call of the birds in the morning dew
The sounds of beauty in the night.

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