ennoble the chaste grandeur
words wrap around my neck
like a quill and crimson shawl
sincere lexes, gilded stardust
my heart lay bare to nameless
shall you leave me in meadows
or make a crown of gardenias
to lay upon a place of dubious rest
or will this poet’s heart pass the test
-JONI CAGGIANO
Joni’s blog is Rum and Robots, where she has published poetry, photography, and short stories. Take a look at Joni’s work in Spillwords Press NYC, Vita Brevis Press, The Finest Example, The Tiny Seed Literary Journal, I Write Her – The Short of it, and MasticadoresUSA. Joni’s work was included in the following anthologies: The Sound of Brilliance (The Short of It Publishing, Volume 1 2020), Inner Eye (Poets Choice, 2021), and It’s Not Easy (Poets Choice 2021). Her blog is an effort to give back – she is a surviving Adult Child of Alcoholics. Joni is a retired nurse and paralegal.
You can also read her writing on Instagram @jonicaggiano and Twitter @theinnerchild1.
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Brilliant ❤️
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Thank you so much for reading and your sweet comment Jill. You are a special friend. I hope your week is going well, please give me a call when you get a break in your schedule. Lots of hugs and love to your beautiful family. xoxoxo Love you, Joni
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Joni’s lovely and sincere words portray the heart and mind of a poet and writer. Words are like breaths taken, filling the mind, covering the skin, infusing the spirit with imaginative experiences limitless in nature. There’s that innate longing to express as well as be recognized for creative ideas. Will one remain nameless or shall there be name and fame. My sincere effort is to never become wordless. The End.
Congratulations Joni!
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Thank you so much Terveen for all you do. I feel so grateful to be here and I appreciate the work it takes to make that happen on your part. You always sum up my words so perfectly it is amazing to me. You are able to read all your writers and sometimes it feels like you literally read our thoughts. I appreciate the beautiful compliment and all you do. Hugs, Joni
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Brilliant work Joni! ♥️
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Thank you Francis for reading me here and your most gracious comment! I always appreciate your support. Big hugs and love to you both, Joni
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A pleasure Joni, always. Love and blessings to both of you and a great week!
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Oh thank you so much John. I really appreciate your reblog my friend. Hope you are having a blessed week. Blessings and hugs, Joni
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You are very graciously welcome. You have an amazing week.
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In an authentic, almost classic style, Joni paints the poet now…by the title, it is her wish (not last wish) to share with other poets and be known (as she most certainly is) in her lifetime. What they make of her writings after her passing is not known, but this poet’s heart (in my judgement) has already passed the test and is known, loved and cherished through only her poetry. We love her through her letters; we see her soul in each line.
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This is like a gift wrapped in silk this morning Kari. I appreciate this beautifully written comment more than you know. It has touched my heart deeply and brought tears to my eyes. Your words are most gracious. Thank you again, and love you too Kari. xoxoxo
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A very beautiful poem, that touched me deeply..always my pleasure to read you sweet poet.🌹
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❤️🥰❤️
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“shall you leave me in meadows
or make a crown of gardenias
to lay upon a place of dubious rest”, She left a legacy!
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Thank you Cassa for your kindness. Big hugs, Joni oxoxoxo
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Love this, Joni! Succinct and sublime. 💖
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Thank you so much Michele for reading me here and your extremely kind comment. Have a truly blessed rest of the week. Big hugs, Joni ❤️
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You are welcome, Joni. I love your writing! Thank you, sweet poet. Wishing you the same. 💗🤗
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Lovely!
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Thank you for sharing your heart Joni. Love, Trâm. xx
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Beautifully written poem Joni 🌸💕
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There is so much splendor in your poetry. Amazing!💞💞☕️☕️
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Crazy beautiful. This one blows my mind, dear Joni. Thank You. ❤️❤️❤️
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