Rise And Shine

‘Please don’t take my sunshine away’- Jimmy Davis

Rise and shine, sleepyhead
If I’m lost when you’re asleep

What will I do when you’re dead?

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Wow! This was a one/two punch to my gut. It really hit me hard. Here's why. My mother (I lost her back in 2011) used to wake me up every morning saying, "Rise and shine, baby boy, it's time to get up." I was the youngest of ten children. And seven of us still survive. And then, there's the line from "You are my sunshine." It was my mother's favorite song and it's engraved on the tombstone above my mother and dad's final resting place in a little place called Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. I was primary caregiver for my mother the last five years of her life. I promised I would never let them put her in a nursing home and I kept my word. It was the hardest job I've ever had but one nobody else wanted. When she died I was quite literally, lost. I'm sorry for such a wordy review of such a short poem. I just wanted to share the impact of your words on my heart and try (to some extent) to explain why it had such an impact on me. It's like you peeked inside my soul to find these words.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful story- getting someone to relate is one of the reasons I keep writing and so this was such a wonderful, thoughtful review. The song ‘You Are My Sunshine’ has always been a special one to me too. Thank you again for sharing such a beautiful story. 💙

[M. J. Smith]

Well you certainly know how to flatten a person's tires! This was Rock in the road that sent me over the handlebars!
Where indeed? When the compass breaks one can become quite lost indeed. It's a scary feeling being alone in the the dark. Makes a body wonder if morning will ever come. So much in do few words... Well done.

[Betty Hermelee]

A short and powerful piece…..wondering what your reactions will be to this event and that event…..the last one quite sad.
Best
B.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much. I always appreciate you wanna wonderful reviews, it’s such a delight to see a review from you. Thank you again!

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome, and I always love your reviews😊

[Bee Oxford]

My favorite poems are short but say so much. This is very well done and even a little playful for such a sad sentiment. Very unique and relatable. A very enjoyable read, keep it up!
-Bee

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much! I appreciate your kind review so much.

[Lisasview]

Wow, wow, wow short but impactful poem..thought..
Great to read first thing this early morning here in beautull Spain, with my lovely cup of Capuccino...
Lisa

[Vertigo Cat1111]

That sounds like quite a wonderful morning. Thank you so, so much for the review. (:

[Lisasview]

You are so so welcome!!
Lisa

[William Michael Reeves]

Yikes! Short poem that led to long thoughts. Gave me vertigo looking down on eternal loss of direction and just hope your love has 9 lives!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much for the review! It’s much appreciated

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Trust in the one that never dies? No question, trust in the one that never dies. Short powerful poem. tyfs

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much for reading and review! (:

[jacob erin-cilberto]

be lost eternally, I would imagine.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much for the review. It’s always appreciated. (:

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Now i am smiling! There is so much truth to this simple poem! Loved it!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. (:

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My Pleasure!