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I Have a Joseph, Too

Dear Jesus, did you know, I have a Joseph, too? Mine, like yours, is kind and gentle, Loyal, loving, and true. Like your Joseph, God sent him To guard and protect our family, And through the years he's done just that, He's really very special to me. Your Joseph, we've known as 'Saint' by those who love the Lord. He answered God's call with faith like steel, Just as it was implored. My Joseph, too, has led a good life, With God at his center each day. Through happy times and painful moments, Mine knew you would lead the way. Your Joseph, we call your 'foster father', The best 'Pop' you could have had. As for mine, he's been such a gift, And I just call him 'Dad'.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 10/18/2012 9:06:00 PM
Ellen, here I am with a be-lated :-) congratulations with your wonderful win in the " April, 2011 international Contest " It is very nice to see you on this winning list..*'.*'.*' hip hip hooray. Good night :-) always~ PD
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Date: 8/23/2011 9:27:00 PM
Congrats Ellen on your HM in PS International contest with this dynamic poetry luv..
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Date: 8/23/2011 4:02:00 PM
Congratulations April, 2011 Honorable Mention Contest Winner! Caryl Ramsdale
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Date: 8/23/2011 7:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in PoetrySoup's International Poetry Contest Ellen. I am very happy for you. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/22/2011 4:57:00 PM
Congrats Ellen on your big win...enjoyed your poem.
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Date: 8/22/2011 11:11:00 AM
Ellen, Way to go. congratulations on your great accomplishment. Enjoy the glory. Big smile. Agape, Moses
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Date: 8/22/2011 9:48:00 AM
You should be very proud of your foster father, Ellen, as well as your placement in Soup Admin's contest. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/21/2011 11:50:00 PM
Beautiful, Ellen. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN in the Poetry Soup International Competition. Elaine
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Date: 8/2/2011 3:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Ellen. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/5/2011 6:07:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Ellen. May your poetry bring inspiration to others as they read it. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/5/2011 5:51:00 AM
A well deserved re-feature. Congrats Ellen. Vince
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Date: 3/13/2011 1:55:00 PM
Ellen, you're such an inspiration and your talents have no bounds. Keep up the great work, Sis... you've been blessed and it shows. Loveya! Maury
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Date: 3/2/2011 6:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured on PoetrySoup this week Ellen. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/1/2011 4:47:00 PM
Ballad? This is a beautiful tribute. Congrats on the feature. Vince
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Date: 2/2/2011 3:00:00 PM
Beautiful Dedication to your wonderful Dad, Ellen...He is blessed, especially his children and wife! Thanks for leaving comments. God bless. Love, Annalise
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Date: 1/29/2011 2:34:00 PM
Good descriptiveness and rhyming. Welcome to the site. I know you will like it here. I am hoping to see some more fine work from you in the near future.
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