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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Who cares? I have reached the age of privilege And I like it here a lot. If I don't do what I oughta I can say, "I plumb forgot." If seven AM is too early, I can stay awhile in bed. Don't need to do what I don't want to, Can do what I want instead. Being younger wasn't always What it was cracked up to be, Not so great as I remember, It's just my bad memory. I don't worry about birthdays Since they roll around so fast. The only reason now to note them, An excuse to have a blast. Nothing much can happen to me That I haven't faced before, So I welcome the tomorrows And adventures yet in store. Joyce 3/5/08 |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
Good attitude, Joyce. Getting to sleep in when you're used to getting up for work everyday at 5:30 almost makes getting old worth while. Ida |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
you are very right!!! what life can do to us? those Ups and downs? we are till here laughing!!!and laughing loud!!! Who cares!!!  |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Wonderfully Written Joyce! ARCTIC WIND |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Dear Joyce, how nice that you are posting and I love it! We just discussed today in the office the advantages of retirement with one who is ready to go. You picked out great ones! In general people are afraid of retiring, even though they love the ideas of being "free" and of "who cares?". Artists like you certainly know what to do in the free time! Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Joyce Johnson, You write beautifully, and it is a pleasure to read you. Being retired, I enjoyed this immensely. Keep up the good work. Bobby |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thanks everyone. You are so kind. This world is still the wonder That it was when I was young. There are poems as yet unwritten. And songs waiting to be sung. Love, Joyce |
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effjayel Senior Member
since 2007-09-30
Posts 1474At the Crossroads of Infinity |
And good friends still to discover Indeed lately I have added one or two And My Dear Joyce you are yet another Found within these pages blue..... |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I love your attitude...  |
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LadyTom Member
since 2008-02-29
Posts 353LA, CA |
And the cliff waits for your soft fingers The sky waits for your elegant dive The ring waits for your experienced arms The glider waits for your joyful ride The Mississippi soft its bed for you to float The Mt.Rushmore lowered it faces for you to climb And put on your dancing shoes and matching dress The Hollywood has the biggest stage for you to try. Live, and to live a full-blooming life. [This message has been edited by LadyTom (03-05-2008 02:47 PM).] |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this bought a smile to my heart |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Good job. I like it. Thanks, Melton |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure reading this...James |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
What a wonderful attitude you have Joyce, looking forward to what life has to offer, Well written dear lady, much enjoyed. Lindsay |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
What a keeper, Joyce! I really enjoy your poetry. Alison |
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KeyLimeSorbet Member
since 2008-03-05
Posts 74Colorado |
This is wonderful wonderful wonderful!! I love the amount of humor you add into this and still relate it to your life so well!! :-) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Joyce~ 'Don't need to do what I don't want to, Can do what I want instead.' Now you're singing MY SONG~ Love it ... all of it~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
good read |
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