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Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

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Washington State

0 posted 2002-01-24 12:00 PM

When I was very, very small
I read a poem of great renown.
(Or maybe not so small at all)
I loved the verse and wrote it down.
The rhyme was titled "Daffodils".
And it was Mr. Wordsworth's (Will's).

The picture it left in my mind
Was something that I pondered on.
The only answer I could find
He's speaking of a leprechaun.
I've never seen a daffodil
On any North Dakota hill.

I fancied all those little elves
Dancing and laughing all the day.
Carefree and enjoying themselves,
Not knowing they were watched at play.
They had a game in which they rolled,
Their darling little bags of gold.

And then as I grew up I found
The daffodil's a golden flower.
There were no leprechauns around
In William Wordsworth's leisure hour.
A farmer now, I pay my bills
By raising golden daffodils.

By Joyce 01/023/02

Trillium

Member Patricius

since 2001-03-09

Posts 12098
Idaho, USA

1 posted 2002-01-24 03:28 PM

Joyce: A very charming poem! What a great way to make your lving, raising daffodils!
Hard work too though, but must be very satisfying for you.

Betty Lou Hebert

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2002-01-24 04:17 PM

Thanks Betty. Actually I fudged a little to make it rhyme. I don't actually do the work, I rent out my land and reap the benefits. But they pay my bills. Joyce

ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10

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King of Prussia, PA USA

3 posted 2002-01-24 08:00 PM

This poem is so enchanting, Joyce...I love it! Hugs, Ellie

A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails.

Joyce Johnson

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since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

4 posted 2002-01-24 08:08 PM

Thanks Ellie. It's funny what twisted ideas you get when you are small. I can remember singing a song in school before i could read or maybe I didn't have a book. I followed along singing loudly, "It isn't any trouble "just to essa my alee" I found out later they were singing It isn't any trouble "just to s m i l e" Love, Joyce

[This message has been edited by Joyce Johnson (01-24-2002 08:54 PM).]

Denise

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5 posted 2002-01-24 08:20 PM

Very cute, Joyce!

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

6 posted 2002-01-24 08:54 PM

Thank you Denise. Joyce

amusemi
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since 2001-12-08

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7 posted 2002-01-24 10:41 PM

Wonderful and sweet. Terrific tribute to one of the greats. Was it he who brought you to poetry?

Just believe...

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

8 posted 2002-01-25 12:03 PM

Thank You Amusemi. It could be he did. I memorized his poem and often think of it. Joyce

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