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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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If I Should Wake If I should wake to find my loved one gone, No longer lying gently by my side, Would I have reason then to carry on? Were it not better that I should have died? If I should find him only in my dreams, And days bring loneliness and misery, Then I would long for night and its moonbeams And sweet dreams would my only solace be. A life without my love, no life at all, But mere existence, thinking of the day He left me only dreams and sweet recall Of how it was before he went away. I wake and reach to closely hold loved one, Then count the many years since he's been gone. Joyce [This message has been edited by Nan (02-17-2003 03:21 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh Joyce I wish you had marked this one for consideration into "Reflections" if you do I would surely vote, as it captured I am sure how so many feel in dealing with loss. I know it certianly hit a note for me. If you do edit this to change it for the book please email me - thank you. |
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cupcake Member
since 2003-01-05
Posts 116 |
Lovely! It would have had my vote. I'm a reader - not a writer. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Joyce, This is outstanding. So well written it reads very smoothly and the sentiment realistic and heartfelt. Enjoyed and I too would have voted on it. Pat  Glad you added the vote box...er, that is transferred this here. I just voted on it within this original reply. Thanks for notification. You deserve a vote. Love this! Hugs. Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (02-17-2003 06:51 PM).] |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Another beautiful post - how do you manage to keep coming up with them, haven't read one I didn't thoroughly yet. I be me BUT who does me be? |
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Albert J. Allie Senior Member
since 2003-02-13
Posts 512Queens NY |
A beautiful read indeed! I have felt this many times!! WONDERFUL~~~ |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
All righty then - I'd LOVE to see this wonderful poem in the book...  |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I am so glad you got your voting box working, as I wanted so badly to cast my vote! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Oh Joyce, I agree ever so much this should be included in the next book, this is wonderfully heartfelt, I send many special angel hugs to you for this loving sentiment, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Joyce, thank you for sharing!  Mya love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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LoveBug
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Member Elite
since 2000-01-08
Posts 4697 |
It isn't often that I read something on here that actually makes me cry. I'll be touched, of course.. but this actually made me cry. It made me think of my aunt when my uncle died... they were together for almost 30 years, and now he's gone. This will be a wonderful addition to the book, and I'll be sure to show this to her when it is published. This is going in my library as well. I enjoyed this so very much, Joyce. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you.--Jesus Christ |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you dear friends for your kindness and your votes. Love, joyce |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
It was with extreme pleasure I cast my vote. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Mine, too...... |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
This is just beautiful, Joyce. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
Lovely and heartfelt. Love it. Voted for you Maybe I am not praying...but I know... |
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cupcake Member
since 2003-01-05
Posts 116 |
My vote is in for this great piece. I'm a reader - not a writer. [This message has been edited by cupcake (02-17-2003 09:04 PM).] |
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El_Campeador Senior Member
since 2003-01-29
Posts 761Ohio, USA |
I enjoyed this poem, Joyce... “We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best that we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” –Robert Louis Stevenson |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
A beauty. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Simply beautiful. Such love is heaven-sent. Warm hugs, Linda |
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Mick Hawkes Member
since 2000-10-26
Posts 90Tees-side , England |
Its got my vote thats for sure Never take life too seriously - None of us gets out alive! |
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Local Parasite
since 2001-11-05
Posts 2527Transylconia, Winnipeg |
Reminds me of Romeo and Juliet. Why live without your loved one? Well, I disagree of course, I think you can live and move on without your loved one. Try to live with the mindset that only good things have happened, and just because they are over, they aren't good things any less... love is a beautiful thing, however mortal it might be. Parasite "Faith" means the will to avoid knowing what is true. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ Poetess .... you write your thoughts so beautifully poignant~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
A consolation to so many who have also lost those whome they love. A very nice tribute to your Love and I think your poem here would make a nice addition to any book. God Bless. -Bob |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Ok now that I'm all teary-eyed!!! Good poem!!!! Bridgette |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Dearest Joyse;; How did i ever miss this one? I felt your loss and sadness as I read, yet how blessed to have known such a wondrous love...Hugs, Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
So bittersweet and lovely in its sincerity set to rhyme divine. Well done poetess Joyce...so good to read you again. " ... And think not, that you can direct the course of love ... |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
A great submission for the book enjoyed very much. Maree |
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dhicks03 Member
since 2002-12-26
Posts 267Missouri,USA |
Simply outstanding Joyce! Gets my vote! |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Oh, Joyce ... you touched my heart deeply with this lovely piece. Very much enjoyed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
I often wonder the same things you have in this poem and sometimes there are no easy answers |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
nice |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Slowly but surely, I find all the great ones...surely... |
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Essorant Member Elite
since 2002-08-10
Posts 4769Regina, Saskatchewan; Canada |
A strongly felt piece. Very well written. [This message has been edited by Essorant (02-20-2003 12:12 PM).] |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I read you more often than you know, Joyce...and shame on me for not letting you know that sooner. (smile...you surprised me by popping in on one of my poems recently--and I never did get around to a proper thank you. So...thank you) |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
This is very beautiful, Joyce. You take a very real subject and describe the unspoken thoughts surrounding it perfectly and with just the right feeling....voting here! |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Joyce - what can I say about this one except in the book with my vote it goes... BC |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beuatiful!! Charisma |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: What lovely sentiments expressed here and I hope God has given you some pleasures along the lonely way! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Joyce, the loss and longing in this come through vividly. (((HUGS))) |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you to all of you wonderful people. Joyce |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
JJ, My mom told me of her first sweet dream of dad since he died. She didn't want to wake. Excellent write. You have my vote. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I can't believe I missed this! Beautiful Joyce. |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Joyce~ Beautiful thoughts...Paul "To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you" |
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Street Heart Member
since 2002-09-05
Posts 349Pennsylvania,USA |
So sad and beautiful,Joyce.Would have voted for this. Your friend,Geoffrey If a man has not discovered something he is willing to die for,his life is not worth living. |
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