Jenny Is Her Name
8 November, 2003
Author: Ben Laney
I see her at the coffee-shop
on her way she sometimes stops
and talks a while with me
I stand there with my paper cup
watching her bright eyes light up
as she tells me about her dreams
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
In a world so cold and dark
her heart stands out apart
Like a candle's burning flame
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
She told me that she has some frogs
And a pair of big, friendly dogs
and shared adventures they've been through
She also said her folks are gone
her Mom and Dad have both passed on
and I could not help but be moved
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
In a world so cold and dark
her heart stands out apart
Like a candle's burning flame
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
Tomorrow morning I'll get up
and go get some coffee in a cup
I'm hoping Jenny will be there
'Cause maybe she will talk with me
before she drives off in her jeep
into the early morning air
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
In a world so cold and dark
her heart stands out apart
Like a candle's burning flame
Jenny, Jenny, Jenny is her name
------- Author's Notes -------
I really do enjoy it when I meet friendly, smiling people who are not in such a big hurry that they can't stop and talk for a few moments. I like people of all kinds, and Jenny is one of a kind! So it's only fitting that this one is dedicated to..... |
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Comments on this poem/writing:
| janis2327 (67.126.238.212) -- Sunday, November 9 2003, 08:37 pm hay ben this your sister i want two say hi two you and see how your doing i love want you rote on her can you do want for me and i would love that i sent one two my friend he is very sick right and i would like two put his hope up his name is russell ok , so my god bless you allways your sister janis |
| Ben (67.122.251.7) -- Monday, November 10 2003, 12:31 am Thank you, Janis for your comment on Jenny is her name! I am glad to know you like it. I appreciate your words VERY much, Sis! And, yes, you know you are welcome to share my writings with any of your friends you wish to. Just be sure to tell them it was written by your favorite and best looking brother! Ha! Ha! Haaaa! Thanks again! ***Brother Ben |
| Silkened Moon (206.216.220.210) -- Monday, November 10 2003, 03:56 am Awww, what a beautiful brother-sister moment...too cute. Great job on the poem Ben, thought it was simply...."sister-loving"...lol! |
| Ben (67.122.251.7) -- Monday, November 10 2003, 05:13 am Thank you, Silkened Moon, for your comment! I really am happy you like this one and appreciate your feed-back. It does mean a lot! Thanks again! ***Ben |
| Pamela (66.225.130.57) -- Thursday, November 13 2003, 01:06 am As always, what a wonderful poem. Good subject, kind of made me want to write one similar - I know many people like this and we are so fortunate to share their enthusiasm in everyday life :o) Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm about people who have enthusiasm...... |
| Ben (67.122.249.168) -- Thursday, November 13 2003, 02:14 am Pamela, Thank you sooooo MUCH! I am pleased that you like my subject, Jenny, and glad to know you think this is "wonderful"! And, yes, I would encourage you to look closely at people, they can be a great source of inspiration. Part of the joy of living is observing these amazing creatures, humans! You might agree with me that they are living proof that God has a HUGE sense of humor! Some of the writing and poetry that touches me the deepest is about these everyday, ordinary beings that are walking around EVERYWHERE! Ha! Ha! Haaaaa! You are right, we are fortunate to share! I will look forward to reading your writings about some who inspire you! Thanks again! ***Ben |
| Terrie* (65.136.6.194) -- Thursday, November 13 2003, 02:59 am Beautiful work Ben..Your sis (Janis) is very impressed and proud of your writings as we all are..i look forward to read the one you write for her friend when ya post it...if any one can pull someone out of the dust..it would be you...great writing... |
| marie (198.81.26.14) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 09:13 pm hey ben his is marie the girl who came with janis a cuple of weeks ago. Well I like your poem, i tryed to put some of my poems on this site but i dont see them yet. Well nice work I look forwerd to reading more of your bautiful poems. Bye. |
| Ben (67.123.245.222) -- Wednesday, November 19 2003, 10:37 pm Marie! Thank you, and welcome to dreamersreality! I am sooo glad you like my writing and appreciate your encouraging comment VERY much! It may take a day or so for your poems to get posted, but be patient, Becky has a whole bunch to deal with and she'll get them up. If you're having any problems with it, e-mail her or come into the forum and e-mail me. I'll be happy to help in any way I can. I will watch for your poems to come up, too! Thank you again! ***Ben |
| Ben Laney (64.172.128.207) -- Thursday, August 5 2004, 07:21 am Thank you, Terrie*, for your positive feedback on "Jenny Is Her Name",albeit belatedly. Sorry I took so long..I just want you to know I am pleased you like this one and appreciate your letting me know! Hast La Sombrero Senorita, Ben |
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