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Joyce Johnson
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0 posted 2004-08-02 10:16 PM


Elysian Fields

This lovely day is one to press
in my big book of rememberness.
I did not set alarm to ring.
I planned ahead for not one thing.

Wakened by song from unknown throat,
I reveled in each exquisite note.
Plucking ripe peach from off the tree
I tasted of its succulentcy.

Silenced TV and ignored phone,
I delighted in my all alone.
Webster needs new words to say
the sereneness of this peaceful day.

So if I have made up a few,
I gave myself permission to.
Dining on chocolate and herbal tea,
today I've been so good to me.

By: Joyce 8/02/04

© Copyright 2004 Joyce I Johnson - All Rights Reserved
PatAngel
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1 posted 2004-08-03 12:23 PM


Good for you Joyce! Once in awhile we need to pamper ourselves without any outside disturbances. That's exactly what I did today. We are worth it, don't you think?

Love,
Patricia

'When you find a dream within your heart, don't ever let it go.
For dreams are the tiny seeds from which tomorrow grows.'

junemac
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2 posted 2004-08-03 06:59 AM


Oh Joyce, this is lovely. Me gotta take one of these days too.  A very beautiful uplifting poem.I am glad you enjoyed this time for you. we should all do it.

Hugs from June xxxxxxxxx

Beasley
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3 posted 2004-08-03 08:12 AM


Thanks for sharing this delightful poem. It's a nice reminder that if we don't take care of ourselves, we're not much good to others.
Blessings, Barb

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4 posted 2004-08-05 08:57 PM


Dear Joyce:  You should treat yourself to more days like this. They are lovely!

Love
Betty Lou

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson
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5 posted 2004-08-06 02:08 AM


Thanks.  These days don't come too often.
Joyce

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6 posted 2004-08-06 11:30 AM


I sure need a day like this
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