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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2003-01-10 08:18 PM


My Source

In every line of verse I write,
I put a little share of me.
I can't describe what I don't know,
Cannot perceive what I can't see.
A poet writes of which he's read,
A little bit of what he's heard,
A crumb or two of what he's seen
And of himself in every word.
I have a long lifetime to delve
For thoughts to put into my rhyme.
If you scan each of my refrains,
You'll know the whole of me in time.

By: Joyce 01/10/03

© Copyright 2003 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
SPIRIT
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1 posted 2003-01-10 08:24 PM


It is amazing how you do this 'rhyme' thing and with so much clarity. A very special gift- for sure.

I am an enigma, even unto myself.
A puzzle unsolved, a mystery maybe until beyond death.  Â©das


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2 posted 2003-01-10 08:28 PM


I must agree with SPIRIT - you have a wonderful ease with poetry. Chris

"Hope" is the thing with feathers-
that perches in the soul....
                  
                       -Emily Dickinson

Joyce Johnson
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3 posted 2003-01-10 09:31 PM


Thank you Spirit and Chris.  Nice praise for a rhymester.  Joyce
midnightblues
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4 posted 2003-01-11 03:57 PM


Ah yes indeed I must agree with das and Chris, dear Joyce.
You amaze me always teehee

Love
michelle

If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™

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5 posted 2003-01-12 03:01 PM


Joyce:  You do put a little of yourself into each poem you write and it's a lovely person that is revealed!

Betty Lou Hebert

Nan
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6 posted 2003-01-17 09:28 AM


I love it - Keep on writing... We'll just keep "getting to know you"...
DawnG
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7 posted 2003-01-17 11:52 PM


Joyce,

This is a very nice poem from one who writes from her heart as well. I enjoy getting to know people through their poetry and look forward to reading more.

                           Dawn

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8 posted 2003-01-18 12:53 PM


Joyce, it will be my pleasure to get to know you more and more! Lovely little verse, here!
jjote
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9 posted 2003-01-18 09:18 PM


It's so really true about writing poetry - there's really more of yourself into it, than say, writing novels.*ughh"
But one thing for me, I've never written rhymes - just learning to write, but all in free verse.
This is a good poetry site, not only do I enjoy reading the poems, I'm going to learn more how to write one.
Thanks.

Wesley the Blue
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10 posted 2003-01-21 08:27 AM


This poem speaks only the truth.  In each of our poems we share a little of our life experience, and we can only share what we know.  Thanks for sharing.
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11 posted 2003-01-21 10:30 AM


A sweet little piece, Joyce, and so true

the woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep, and many miles to go before I sleep...Frost



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