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Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

0 posted 2002-06-28 07:08 PM

( revised from one posted in Sanctuary in May 2001)

Welcomed

A stranger, I wandered into a town,
Such as I'd never seen before.
A welcome banner across the main street;
Every house with an open door.

I thought that perhaps I would need a pass,
As I gingerly stepped inside.
Would anyone notice uninvited me
And my presence would they abide?

I wondered, "Would I really be welcome?"
The party was large and quite loud.
Then some friendly folks saw me entering,
Helped me find my way through the crowd.

I stayed in that town for a year or two;
Thought I had surely found my place.
Then the mayor left and the town shut down.
Inhabitants left without trace.

My one lone friend who had stayed long with me
Grew restless, started looking 'round.
She invited me to join her in this
Lovely new place she had just found.

I quickly followed and was welcomed here;
Warmly greeted and asked to stay.
I'll be forever grateful to Trillium
For beloved friends I have today.

Revised 06/28/02Joyce

Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

1 posted 2002-06-28 07:22 PM

Wow...what a neat story, Joyce...
Well written too!

~ hugs

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

devina
Member Elite

since 1999-10-28

Posts 3539
Cali

2 posted 2002-06-28 07:37 PM

This one works great for the challenge hun!!!

Funny how we all just sink right in this place eh???

Hugs you!!!
~Devina

Open arms can be the most fragile in the world...

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

3 posted 2002-06-28 07:41 PM

(smiles) Oh my gosh, I love this, sweet friend, you and Betty are such wonderful friends to have as you always lighten my days with your words of spiritual sunshine! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderful, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

4 posted 2002-06-28 10:36 PM

Loved the tale Joyce! I too was invited here by some others...I remember I kept shuffling my feet about it too!

kaile

Member Ascendant

since 2000-02-06

Posts 5146
singapore

5 posted 2002-06-30 03:08 AM

Hi Joyce,

enjoyed your read...let's hope that this town never shuts down..

Temptress

Moderator

Member Rara Avis

since 1999-06-15

Posts 7136
Mobile, AL

6 posted 2002-06-30 07:00 AM

Cute story..lol..My old home was taken over by chaos.

Eventually I stopped being one of the peacemakers and came here. I'd say this met the challenge well. enjoyed.

How grave is my condition, for I cannot find the words to say, I need you so.
~Sarah MacLachlan~

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

7 posted 2002-06-30 11:57 PM

Joyce: Thank you for mentioning I had told you about Passions. When I found the site, I knew it was too good to keep to myself! LOL So glad you decided to become part of it.

Betty Lou Hebert

Goodknight
Member Elite

since 2002-06-15

Posts 2386
Ohio, USA

8 posted 2002-07-01 11:06 AM

great story - great poem - glad you got invited - we are the better for it - Paul

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