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Thanks for Your Thoughts and Prayers – Successful Surgery!!! - Joseph Spence Sr's Blog

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Greetings my friends. I am looking forward to working together with you. I am Prof. Amb. Dr. Joseph. S. Spence Sr., a prolific, worldwide acclaimed award-winning, best-selling poet. I follow my faith and am a World Peace Ambassador of Human Rights, Humanity, and International Diplomacy. My mother taught me how to read, write, interpret, and recite poems in high school, and have uplifted worldwide humanity with inspiration since. Served in poetic leadership positions, conducted seminars, recitals, and assisted poets worldwide to publish the golden words from their crystal inked musing pens. I authored ten uplifting poetry books and numerous peer-reviewed articles. My recent book, “Sincerely Speaking Spiritually,” uplifts and inspires souls to press on and achieve the highest heavenly prize for which ordained. This is the link to my book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53256236-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

I studied English literature, creative writing, African Diaspora, Japanese linguistics, and poetry at the University of Maryland Global Campus, Howard University, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. During my military service as a decorated U. S. Army officer, I wrote poems for my comrades in arms who named me “Apollo,” Greek god of poetry. Received worldwide awards for my uplifting poems, short stories, and articles. Inducted into various International Scholastic Honor Societies. Governor William Clinton appointed me Goodwill Ambassador for Arkansas, USA.
I look forward to us working together. My residence? Wisconsin!

The following alliterated acrostic poem, sonnet format gives my poetic identity:

Joseph Spence, Sr: Acrostic, Alliteration, Sonnet Poem!

Jumping Jupiter, a jubilant sundae lover, and just a jewel.
Oppressed liberator, optimistically captivating; oratorical.
Saintly passionate, succulent salmon sampler; sweetheart.
Exquisitely enchanting, enchantingly amatorious; éclat.
Playful, painstakingly passionate, pajama wearer, patient.
Handsomely helpful handyman, harmonizer of happiness.

So sensationally super; Sagittarius son of John Spence.
Pleasantly personable, and matriarch Maud Spence’s son.
Enabling, exquisite, eloquent, evolving, and enterprising.
Naturally nice, no-nonsense, and a nutritional nobleman.
Carrot consumer, constant comrade, and cold-war veteran.
Heavenly enlightened, and just an elegant eggnog taster.

Sweet as syrup, shining armor off the shelf; savoir-faire.
Red-blooded poetry connoisseur and radioactively lovable!

© Prof. Amb. Dr. Joseph S. Spence, Sr., USA (Epulaeryu Master)!

 

Thanks for Your Thoughts and Prayers – Successful Surgery!!!

Blog Posted:9/18/2008 4:37:00 PM
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Dear Poetry Soup Family Members,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Thanks to each of you for your thoughts and prayers regarding my surgery of September 12, 2008.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>I was finally released from the hospital today (September 18, 2008), and am now resting at home in comfort. The operation took approximately two hours, and I stayed in the hospital for six days.</SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">As a big thank you, I read many of your wonderful poems during the day and night to provide me with comfort.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Your inspirational poems also helped me to sleep during the night and to overcome the after pain from surgery.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">A special thanks to each of the following poets from the depths of my heart:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=12595"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Seashell Island</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=6839"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Adell Foster</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=8514"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Jaime Ferreyros</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=3315"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Elaine George</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=8718"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Judith Angell Meyer</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=6780"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Michael Jordan</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=5444"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Vince Suzadail Jr.</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=1320"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Michelle Mac Donald</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=815"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Karen O'Leary</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=3150"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Margaret Okubo</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=7221"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Rhoda Galgiani</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=9115"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Heidie Buys</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=11969"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Carrie Richards</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=115"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Katherine Stella</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=6518"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">Sharon Weimer</SPAN></EM></A>, <A href="https://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poems_by_poet.aspx?ID=11066"><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #3366cc; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none">and Kristin Reynolds</SPAN></EM></A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">May God bless each of you at Poetry Soup for your thoughts, prayers and messages. Please remember me also during my healing process at home.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">God bless always,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Joseph<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P>


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Michelle
Mac Donald
Date: 10/23/2008 11:19:00 AM
Hi there Joseph!:) I'm so happy that your surgery went well. You must know that there was an expectant lull in here, as we had waited for some news! I'm sure that I had come onto the Soup every day until I knew that things went well. Indeed, you will be thought of by us with best wishes for your speedy recovery. You're a kind and good man.:) You are so most definitely a day brightener..Thank YOU! God bless you and yours....Mikki
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Michael
Jordan
Date: 10/2/2008 8:39:00 PM
Fantastic news Joseph that just lite up my whole household - I need to start checking blogs more often - I seem to just forget about them and there is no excuse in that - I am so glad for you and your family - God Bless
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Jaime
Ferreyros
Date: 9/25/2008 9:26:00 AM
God Bless Joseph...Glad everything went well and have you in good spirits!
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Katherine
Stella
Date: 9/20/2008 11:46:00 AM
Glad your home my friend you shall always be in my thoughts your like a big brother to me hope you listened to my music too to sooth those blues lol will be seeing ya soon Joe give my love to the family also blessings
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Heidie
Buys
Date: 9/19/2008 1:44:00 PM
Good to know that you are OK. Now kick back, relax and get better. Regards Heidie
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Sue
Mason
Date: 9/19/2008 11:29:00 AM
Glad you're doing better, Joseph and know you'll have a speedy recovery!
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Carrie
Richards
Date: 9/19/2008 6:27:00 AM
It's so good to have you back, Joseph! You have been missed, and we have held open a place for your return! Take care, rest up and know how many hearts are thinking of you during your recovery. Wishing you a full, speedy recovery, looking forward to hearing wonderful things in your poetry corner when you are back on your feet. God Bless you, isn't it amazing what prayers can do?.....Love Carrie
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Sharon
Winter
Date: 9/19/2008 6:14:00 AM
Welcome home Joseph! So glad everything went well and you are back home (and here with us) healing. Wishing you a speedy recovery dear friend. No doubt you read beautiful poetry to those kind nurses and they must miss you terribly! : ) So great to have you back! Love & hugs, Shar xoxo
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Vince
Suzadail Jr.
Date: 9/18/2008 5:26:00 PM
God Bless you, Joseph. I have a firm belief in prayers and angels. Sometimes they come in strange forms but they are here. Sometimes the answers to prayers aren't exactly what we wanted but it's His Will not ours. Always nice to read good news. God Bless. Vince
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