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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2001-12-20 01:33 PM

A day to use for my very own,
a day that's been unplanned.
This busy season is so full,
unscheduled time is banned.

I was called to jury duty,
all other obligations erased.
The case dismissed, I have a day,
when no work need be faced.

Shall I make another pan of fudge
or bake that pumpkin pie,
or get every single present wrapped,
before the day goes by?

It is so pleasant to be given
this relaxed day at home.
I know exactly what I'll do.
I'll sit down and write a poem.

By: Joyce 12/20/01

(I was resentful of having jury duty during this busy season, but I rescheduled everything to get it in. Now I have today and tomorrow with a little free time to read your poetry and maybe write a little of my own.)

Marge Tindal

Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

1 posted 2001-12-20 06:53 PM

Joyce~
WONDERFUL FOR YOU~

And pleased you took the time to report for jury duty~
So many try to 'fib' their way out of it ...
I'm proud to serve when called~
The pay is lousy ... but duty calls us all~

Now ... make some fudge AND write a poem or two~
*Hugs*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
noles1@totcon.com

SmittenKitten
Senior Member

since 2001-06-20

Posts 1131
where the sky and horizon meet

2 posted 2001-12-20 08:46 PM

How delightful for you!

I'm sure you enjoyed every second of your unexpected day off! This was such a happy poem to read

Good for you!

Hugs,
~Krista

Your beautiful words & creativity allow me to connect with the same in myself.
Thank you for having the courage to share yourself so that I can too

Moon Dust

Member Elite

since 1999-06-11

Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK

3 posted 2001-12-20 09:10 PM

ah its nice to get get a day off

I breathe the dust, the dust is me.

Krawdad
Member Elite

since 2001-01-03

Posts 2597

4 posted 2001-12-20 11:32 PM

Heck of a good idea, Joyce.

ENJOY YOURSELF !!!

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

5 posted 2001-12-20 11:35 PM

Joyce: What a gift! Time to do as you please is so hard to find. Enjoy!

Betty Lou Hebert

wordancer
Senior Member

since 2000-07-30

Posts 809
VA

6 posted 2001-12-27 09:22 PM

Glad to see that you didn't spend that free time, making fudge or baking pie or wrapping presents, that you gave yourself and us a poem instead.

Sometimes it is hard to take the time for ourselves, I use to be so guilty about that...gave everyone else time, but myself.

-wordancer

Denise

Moderator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-08-22

Posts 22648

7 posted 2001-12-29 08:42 PM

There's nothing better than an unplanned free day or two! Great poem!

ellie LeJeune
Member Elite

since 2000-01-10

Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA

8 posted 2001-12-30 09:20 AM

Dear Joyce; How wonderfully magical to have a gift of a day all fresh and empty of obligations and didn't you choose exactly the right thing to do with it? Love, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

[This message has been edited by ellie LeJeune (12-30-2001 09:21 AM).]

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