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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2012-01-31 04:32 PM



When I awaken in the morning
And I do not feel a pain,
When my coffee pot is gurgling
I feel happiness again.

When I check with all my loved ones
And they're just as well as I,
When my friends who have been ailing
Say they're better, my oh my!
I'm happy!

When my to-do list is checked off
And I still am feeling fine,
When I look for contest winners
And the first name there is mine.
I'm happy.

When no one seems to worry
About what's been said or not,
When the box I thought was empty
Has a chocolate I forgot.
I'm happy.

When my kitties are both healthy
And my cupboard isn't bare
When I read obituaries and
My own name isn't there.
I'm happy!

Sitting by my blazing fire
With more fuel in the hod
Searching deep in soul to find out
That I'm quite all right with God.
I'm happy!

Oh I know the world has troubles
And I've surely had my share.
This treasure of contentment
Doesn't mean I do not care.
I'm happy!!!

By: Joyce Johnson

© Copyright 2012 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
Margherita
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1 posted 2012-01-31 04:43 PM


When no one seems to worry
About what's been said or not,
When the box I thought was empty
Has a chocolate I forgot.
I'm happy.


All of your reasons for happiness are wonderful and the above especially precious   .

I know you care, dear Joyce, it's such a joy to find you in here with this intensely uplifting poem!

Margherita

JerryPat2
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2 posted 2012-01-31 05:09 PM


I loved this. It is the simple things, for the most part, that give you true happiness. This is just a delightful read.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

luminosity
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3 posted 2012-01-31 06:39 PM


oh I like this, I have much to make me happy, but I must say you have a much better grasp on it than I do congrats
Marchmadness
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4 posted 2012-02-01 04:53 AM


So glad to see you writing again, Joyce. That makes me happy.
                           Ida

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5 posted 2012-02-01 08:19 AM


When my kitties are both healthy
And my cupboard isn't bare
When I read obituaries and
My own name isn't there.
I'm happy!

You put everything into perspective... and do so beautifully!!! *S* I hope your happiness continues!

OwlSA
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6 posted 2012-02-01 10:18 AM


Lovely, Joyce.  Ruth's favourite stanza is mine too.

Owl

Joyce Johnson
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7 posted 2012-02-01 08:12 PM


Thank you Margherita,  I am sorry to have been away so long.  Hope to be back regularly.  Love, Joyce
mvvenkataraman
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8 posted 2012-02-05 02:22 AM



Dear respected Joyce Johnson,

Your ideas are pure gold
Your emotions are dazzling
Your mentality is unique
Your poem is a fine treasure
I appreciate your thoughts
They teach a valuable lesson
They give solace to heart
Your words are simply great
Please contribute more
And save us from dejection.

With best wishes, Yours truly,

mvvenkataraman

2islander2
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9 posted 2012-02-05 02:29 AM


splendid, a luminous write that brought me a tear,

yann

Alison
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10 posted 2012-02-05 05:57 PM


When I read
A poem
By Joyce
I'm happy.

xoxoxo
Alison

Joyce Johnson
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11 posted 2012-02-05 10:49 PM


Thank all of you, my dear friends for your kind comments and welcome back. I have been trying to grow as a poet while I have been absent. Love, Joyce
JamesMichael
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12 posted 2012-02-06 07:47 AM


Enjoyed...James
jwesley
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13 posted 2012-02-07 06:15 PM


Loved it, my friend ... especially ...

"When my coffee pot is gurgling
I feel happiness again."

That's my second most happy thought every morning, the first being - I'm able to have the second!!

j.

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