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Lemon Trees

I know the land where the lemon-trees flower. My love met me near them, to linger an hour. I kissed him, I hugged him and smelled the sweet scent, And prayed it stayed with him, wherever he went. The day was so perfect, the skies were so blue. The fragrance entrancing and love was so new. He broke off a blossom and gave it to me, And promised his love for an eternity. My friends were so happy to plan bridal showers And my wedding bouquet was of lemon-tree flowers. Written 7/15/ 18 Sponsor; Julia Ward Contest "Pretty Poem, Please

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Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 8/6/2018 12:43:00 AM

Splendidly heartwarming. Congratulations Joyce.

Charlie Smith

Date: 8/2/2018 3:05:00 PM

Lovely Joyce, congratulations...

Joyce Johnson
Date: 8/2/2018 6:11:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Joyce

Julia Ward

Date: 8/2/2018 10:06:00 AM

A treat to read for its romanticism. Congratulations for a high win in my contest, Joyce.

Joyce Johnson
Date: 8/2/2018 6:10:00 PM

Thank you Julia, for my 3rd place win in your contest. It was a fun contest

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/2/2018 5:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! :)

Joyce Johnson
Date: 8/2/2018 6:11:00 PM

Thank you Susan.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/2/2018 4:30:00 AM

So pretty, Joyce! Ahh! Congrats, sweet lady! A fave!

Joyce Johnson
Date: 8/2/2018 6:13:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments. I have not had time to enter many of late, but this one was fun.

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 8/2/2018 3:47:00 AM

Congratulations, Joyce on your win with such a sweet lyric.

Joyce Johnson
Date: 8/2/2018 9:54:00 PM

Thank you Roy for reading and liking.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 7/31/2018 6:32:00 PM

What a picture of young love!

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 7/31/2018 12:26:00 PM

Lovely and lilting, Joyce. Good luck in the contest.

Brian Densham

Date: 7/31/2018 11:14:00 AM

Delightful! Thank you

Jack Horne

Date: 7/26/2018 10:46:00 AM

ahhh, lovely - I love this scent too. So pleased you liked the poem, dear Joyce, & that you had such a great birthday xxx

Harry Horsman

Date: 7/26/2018 5:13:00 AM

Joyce, This is so beautiful, in fact one can sense the Lemon-tree flowers. Your words bring out the whole pageantry.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/24/2018 10:54:00 PM

Joyce, your lovely poem is just so pretty, romantic and tender. Simply stunning! Best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Tikar Osuru

Date: 7/24/2018 5:30:00 PM

Hi Joyce, this is such an inspirational write. I love it.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 7/21/2018 10:08:00 AM

A really lovely romantic poem, Joyce. I hope it does well in the contest. // Barry

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/16/2018 8:11:00 PM

Oh, this IS lovely, Joyce. I don't know if it is based on reality, but I imagine lemon-tree flowers would have a very nice scent. Best wishes in the contest. (The extra syllable you had in that line from your limerick could have easily been changed and I think that's how you read it. I read it a few times and thought I knew hat you intended to write.) Maybe Santa will bring you a poetry notebook. They're lovely prizes. Hugs, Carolyn

Wendy Watson

Date: 7/16/2018 3:55:00 AM

What a beautiful start to my day! Whether fictional or a true love story, this certainly consititutes a very 'pretty poem' with a wonderful flowing rhythm. Thank you, Joyce

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/15/2018 9:34:00 PM

Oh, I just love this wonderful poem Joyce. It made me feel very emotional and happy. I hope it gets top placement. It is a Fave for me! Also, Happy Birthday! I know I already sent you a card but I have been thinking about you and your 100th celebration! Blessings, Connie : ) xxoo