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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State 
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When I awaken in the morning And I do not feel a pain, When my coffee pot is gurgling I feel happiness again. When I check with all my loved ones And they're just as well as I, When my friends who have been ailing Say they're better, my oh my! I'm happy! When my to-do list is checked off And I still am feeling fine, When I look for contest winners And the first name there is mine. I'm happy. When no one seems to worry About what's been said or not, When the box I thought was empty Has a chocolate I forgot. I'm happy. When my kitties are both healthy And my cupboard isn't bare When I read obituaries and My own name isn't there. I'm happy! Sitting by my blazing fire With more fuel in the hod Searching deep in soul to find out That I'm quite all right with God. I'm happy! Oh I know the world has troubles And I've surely had my share. This treasure of contentment Doesn't mean I do not care. I'm happy!!! By: Joyce Johnson |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
When no one seems to worry About what's been said or not, When the box I thought was empty Has a chocolate I forgot. I'm happy. All of your reasons for happiness are wonderful and the above especially precious  .I know you care, dear Joyce, it's such a joy to find you in here with this intensely uplifting poem! Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I loved this. It is the simple things, for the most part, that give you true happiness. This is just a delightful read. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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luminosity Senior Member
since 2005-11-18
Posts 813 |
oh I like this, I have much to make me happy, but I must say you have a much better grasp on it than I do congrats |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
So glad to see you writing again, Joyce. That makes me happy. Ida |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
When my kitties are both healthy And my cupboard isn't bare When I read obituaries and My own name isn't there. I'm happy! You put everything into perspective... and do so beautifully!!! *S* I hope your happiness continues! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Lovely, Joyce. Ruth's favourite stanza is mine too. Owl |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank you Margherita, I am sorry to have been away so long. Hope to be back regularly. Love, Joyce |
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mvvenkataraman Member
since 2011-11-12
Posts 72India |
Dear respected Joyce Johnson, Your ideas are pure gold Your emotions are dazzling Your mentality is unique Your poem is a fine treasure I appreciate your thoughts They teach a valuable lesson They give solace to heart Your words are simply great Please contribute more And save us from dejection. With best wishes, Yours truly, mvvenkataraman |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
splendid, a luminous write that brought me a tear, yann |
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Alison
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
When I read A poem By Joyce I'm happy. xoxoxo Alison |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Thank all of you, my dear friends for your kind comments and welcome back. I have been trying to grow as a poet while I have been absent. Love, Joyce |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed...James |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Loved it, my friend ... especially ... "When my coffee pot is gurgling I feel happiness again." That's my second most happy thought every morning, the first being - I'm able to have the second!! j. |
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