A Penny for Your Thoughts

Poetry and Collection Overview

Poetry is the song that poets sing to beautify the world. In A Penny for Your Thoughts, contemporary American poet Penny Johnson presents verses about nature, love, life, death, philosophy, and religion. She considers American life in the present day. With her writing, she hopes to teach, fulfill, entertain, heal wounds, and show the beauty of the world. Johnson offers her work as a gift to anyone longing for the uplifting and nourishing experience that poetry can provide. This poetry collection explores a wide range of themes and seeks to provide inspiration and satisfaction while enhancing the natural splendor of the world.

A Special Joy

On Thursday morn, a colt was born
To everyone’s delight
As our gaze met, how his eyes did shine
And the last thing I thought when I looked at him was, I wish that he were mine.