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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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Alone Mama and Daddy and brothers, And I the new baby adored. Uncles and aunts and grandmothers, It seemed I would never be bored. Neighbors and friends and cousins, All wanting to rock me a bit. The very first girl in our family Was acknowledged a perfect fit. A sister and brother would follow To bring me companionship. With abounding love surrounding, Surely life would be a grand trip. I didn't foresee all the shadows And the changes along the way, Or that I'd be the oldest person Alive in my world today. They stayed until I was grown Into a young woman and wife. They thought they were no longer needed To guide me along in my life. But oh, what a lonesome feeling That the first beloved ones that you knew Are gone to their Heavenly Father. From that long ago time, there's just you. By: Joyce 5/31/05 |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
((((Joyce)))), how touchingly intense are your words. It is and will always be difficult to accept that our loved ones move on. Though we believe in the possibility of reuniting in another dimension, it is still painful and loneliness is deeply felt. A beautiful poem about life as it is, dear Joyce. With your loving nature and personality you will never be alone, even though you miss your beloved family members. Love and hugs. Margherita  |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Margherita. You are most understanding. Love, Joyce |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Hi Joyce, this poem touched me a lot, it is so true of every human destiny, By chance we have our memories to keep the loved ones around us, the poetry helps too... Thanks to you for sharing this precious poem That I will add to my library... yann |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you, yann. In a remembering mood todfay. Love, Joyce |
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Robert E. Jordan Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Dear Joyce, Being a survivor has its advantages and perks. Everyone treats you great. It is however, a great responsibility. Bobby |
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unboundpoetess Member
since 2008-05-24
Posts 477 |
Thank you so much for this bit of you, here. There is someone very close to my heart that I would like to share your words with. It will mean a great deal to her. Heather |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...James |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Robert. As they say it is lonely at the top. Thanks for reading an commenting. Love, Joyce |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Dear Heather, I am proud for you to share my poetry with your friend. Love, Joyce |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you James. Joyce |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Dear Joyce. I always enjoy your poetry. It comes from the heart and flows off your pen seemingly without effort. Sincerely "late" |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Joyce, just looking at your photo, I can picture you as being the adored little darling of your family.  One expects to have their parents and older siblings to return to heaven before them, but you also lost two siblings that were younger than you. I can feel the loneliness in your poetically expressed words. Keep on carrying on, Sweetie! Love you! Linda  |
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TinaTrivett Senior Member
since 2006-07-15
Posts 569 |
This is a wonderful write Joyce. Time goes so fast it seems. We all are destined to be a matriarch, patriarch of our family. |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Enjoyed. Thank you, Melton |
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Ray Sharpe Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 112Tenerife |
Hi your poem is so simple yet so complex ...a wonderfull view on life as a survivour..I loved it ...thank you |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Joyce, My heart goes out to you on your 'remembering day'. I love to think that your family is still looking down upon you and beaming with pride. Joyce, I think one thing that your poem did for me was to remind me that a smile to those people who are older might go a long way. So many have outlived families - I, too, would like to share your poem with an older woman that I know. xoxoxo Alison |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you all. Earth Angel, I am afraid I mislead. I still have my two younger siblings and I have many others and lost others (including my precious son) over the years but none of them were around on that first few years of my life and I am the only survivor of that time. Love, Joyce |
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