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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2012-04-05 12:23 PM



I drove by fields of daffodils on my way to town today.
The golden heads were bobbing as they brightened up the way.
The tulips that will follow next, are just a bit too late.
The daffodils will linger, they do not mind the wait.
In April, my loved valley is a tourist destination.
They’ve come to join the tulip tour, the largest in the nation.
The tulip fields are dazzling, in a multitude of hues.
Some blooms are picked and bundled for their avid fans to choose.

My home is in the center of this floriferous profusion.
Hundreds of thousand visitors  before the tour’s conclusion.
Along the roads and highways, each yard is on display.
My gardens too are at their best in finest spring array.
Early snowdrops and spring crocus have already come and gone.
Lilacs, Camellias, Rhododendrons are just now coming on.
Japanese Cherries and others are all dressed in delicate pink.
A multitude of vibrant perennials will open in a blink.

If you could fly over and look down at my colorful country side,
You would think I lived in Eden, in such beauty I abide.


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1 posted 2012-04-05 02:25 PM


Dear Joyce:

I haven't been ablde to visit your area for many years now, in April, when it is a wonderland of flowers. Hoswever, the memory lingers on!  Lovely poem!

Love
Betty Lou

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2 posted 2012-04-05 04:37 PM


Oh my!  We have having such a late spring here in Vancouver, so thank you for this wonderful walk through your corner of the world Joyce.  This was just so colorful, and actually gave me hope that we too shall see flowers soon.  Happy Easter to you and yours.


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3 posted 2012-04-05 07:35 PM


Dear Joyce, when ever I remember to drop in on this site I always seem to find you and another beautiful poem. Thank you once again. jo perry
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4 posted 2012-04-22 10:31 AM


Dear Joyce, what a wonderful read to celebrate "Earth Day"! You do live in Eden I would say and I am so happy that you share all this beauty that surrounds you with us in this awesome tribute to Spring.

Love,
Margherita

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5 posted 2012-04-23 09:46 PM


It sounds absolutely gorgeous, Joyce! Lovely poem!
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6 posted 2012-04-30 08:37 PM


Your words will send me checking on the lilacs,tulips, and daffodils here in my little corner of God's wonders.
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7 posted 2012-04-30 08:39 PM


Your words will send me checking on the lilacs,tulips, and daffodils here in my little corner of God's wonders.
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