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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2002-01-24 12:00 PM


When I was very, very small
I read a poem of great renown.
(Or maybe not so small at all)
I loved the verse and wrote it down.
The rhyme was titled "Daffodils".
And it was Mr. Wordsworth's (Will's).

The picture it left in my mind
Was something that I pondered on.
The only answer I could find
He's speaking of a leprechaun.
I've never seen a daffodil
On any North Dakota hill.

I fancied all those little elves
Dancing and laughing all the day.
Carefree and enjoying themselves,
Not knowing they were watched at play.
They had a game in which they rolled,
Their darling little bags of gold.

And then as I grew up I found
The daffodil's a golden flower.
There were no leprechauns around
In William Wordsworth's leisure hour.
A farmer now, I pay my bills
By raising golden daffodils.

By Joyce 01/023/02

© Copyright 2002 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2002-01-24 03:28 PM


Joyce:  A very charming poem!  What a great way to make your lving, raising daffodils!
Hard work too though, but must be very satisfying for you.

Betty Lou Hebert

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2 posted 2002-01-24 04:17 PM


Thanks Betty.  Actually I fudged a little to make it rhyme.  I don't actually do the work, I rent out my land and reap the benefits.  But they pay my bills.  Joyce
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3 posted 2002-01-24 08:00 PM


This poem is so enchanting, Joyce...I love it!  Hugs, Ellie

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

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4 posted 2002-01-24 08:08 PM


Thanks Ellie.  It's funny what twisted ideas you get when you are small.  I can remember singing a song in school before i could read or maybe I didn't have a book.  I followed along singing loudly, "It isn't any trouble "just to essa my alee"  I found out later they were singing It isn't any trouble  "just to   s m i l e"  Love, Joyce

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5 posted 2002-01-24 08:20 PM


Very cute, Joyce!
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6 posted 2002-01-24 08:54 PM


Thank you Denise.  Joyce
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7 posted 2002-01-24 10:41 PM


Wonderful and sweet.  Terrific tribute to one of the greats.  Was it he who brought you to poetry?

Just believe...

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8 posted 2002-01-25 12:03 PM


Thank You Amusemi.  It could be he did.  I memorized his poem and often think of it.  Joyce
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