I Am

I am: A lady-My mama saw to that. I am: An American- So proud of my nation. I am: A widow- I buried two husbands. I am: A mother. I bore three beautiful children. I am: A grandma- I have six grand children. I am: A great-grandma- I have 12 great-grandchildren. I am: A great-great grandma.. I have seven great greats. I am: A Christian.. My folks were believers. I am: A Lutheran. Same church for fifty years.. I am: A church goer. I never miss a Sunday except now in pandemic. I am: A gardener. Formerly vegetable. Now flowers. I am: A garden club member from local to National level. I am: A certified flower judge. For forty years. I am A Washingtonian. I've lived here since 1943. I am: A North Dakotan. Born and raised there. I am: A rural resident. I live alone on my farm. I am: An author. I have published a book of poems. I am: A reader. I love books. I am: A retired person after 30 years same job. I am: An old person. I will be 102 on 7/7/20.

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Brian Strand

Date: 6/23/2020 2:09:00 AM

Joyce a list of life ..lived ..keep on stay creative

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/29/2020 8:10:00 AM

What a legacy, Joyce. It's awesome what can be accomplished in one lifetime. Congrats on your well deserved top win.

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 5/28/2020 3:55:00 PM

Joyce, I found your I Am poem to be the perfect size and easy to feel the light in you through your words...you have a lot to share and I look forward to reading more of your poems.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/28/2020 1:19:00 PM

I so enjoyed learning more about you Joyce. Your poetry is always a joy to read. I think it is wonderful that you will be 102 this coming birthday. I hope your family surrounds you and gives you all the love you deserve. Congratulations on your much deserved first placement! Blessings xxoo

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/26/2020 2:13:00 PM

You are a living inspiration for me to follow my thirst for writing when I grow old! Thank you for giving an insight into who you are. God bless you Joyce. Congratulations on your win :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/25/2020 9:25:00 PM

Very well organized and just the right size, I loved this one, Joyce. And of course I knew this was YOU from that last line!! Congrats for your win and for getting past 100. What an accomplishment.

L. J. Carber

Date: 5/15/2020 10:35:00 AM

Wow! A 102 and still writing poetry! God loves you, girl!

Jack Horne

Date: 5/13/2020 2:27:00 PM

this is a really lovely entry for the contest, Joyce - I was quite stuck when trying to write something, LOL - but yours is a sure winner xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/9/2020 3:31:00 PM

wow, joyce! this really tells so much about you in a very clear way. almost 102 years old - i'm amazed...