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NEW YEAR’S BLESSINGS AND RESOLUTIONS - 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)!

 

NEW YEAR’S BLESSINGS AND RESOLUTIONS

Blog Posted:1/2/2007 2:24:00 PM
Happy New Year to everyone and I wish each of you a prosperous 2007. While others contemplate over their resolutions, allow me to reaffirm some of my favorites. 
 
I am married and believe in the dignity of family values. My children and grandchildren will continue to be my favorites. I am from an egalitarian family of two sisters and six brothers. We were reared in a tightly knitted family with deep-rooted Christian faith in which we strongly believe. My mother was a jurist who interpreted and applied the law. Prayer and meditation are highlights of my day. I believe in strong Christian ethics and will not compromise such values. I have traversed the battlefields for America with honor and distinction during my twenty plus years of military service as a commissioned officer and would do it again. I am a no-nonsense professional educator who loves to see the glee in the eyes of my students, and have worked at the Justice Department where I enforced the law.
 
When reviewing my writings please do not include any graphic, explicit or contrary innuendos that may be considered integrity compromising; in essence, please keep it clean. Reading and writing poetry are daily activities for me. The art of creative writing and the creation of poetry is one which I have ventured into for enjoyment and enlightenment for myself, my family, and others. My family and I are emersed in writing poetry and short stories. I recite poetry for various community events to bring joy to others and will continue this practice.
 
I wish each of you the best for 2007 and pray for God’s blessing upon each of you from generation to generation. 
 
God bless and Happy New Year!
 
Joseph
 
 


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Date: 11/5/2007 5:42:00 PM
thanks for your comment on my poem ONe tiny tear. Not sure how to thank others using site?
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Date: 3/9/2007 9:00:00 AM
A TRUE MAN OF INTEGRITY! GLAD TO KNOW YOU ARE AROUND FOR EVERYONE WHO NEEDS YOU. GUESS WHAT?TIMBOOKTU ACCEPTED MY 3 CIVIL RIGHTS POEMS! I WAS CHOSEN AS POET OF THE DAY TODAY ON THE WORLD OF POETS SITE AND QUEEN OF MARCH POET ON BILLY MANSONS WORLD OF POETRY SITE FROM BONNIE,SCOTLAND! JUST WANTED TO SHARE MY HAPPY DAY WITH A VERY HELPFUL POET BROTHER . THANKS FOR YOUR INCOURAGEMENT IN POETRY,MARILYN
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Date: 1/15/2007 4:28:00 PM
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for reviewing my resolution blog. Yesterday I laid each name on the altar in thanksgiving for your values and affirmation. I will repeat the names here: Jacquelyn, Sheila, James, Angie, Lynn, Marie, Margaret, Karena, Karen, Grace, Jonathan, Michael, Elaine, Marie, Katherine, Mary, Marycile. I pray that God will bless each of you and shower His blessings upon you and your loved ones from generation to generation. ~ Joseph
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Jacquelyn
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Date: 1/14/2007 6:07:00 PM
Thank you so much for your beautiful greetings.. A Very Happy New Year to you also.. jay
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James
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Date: 1/11/2007 9:11:00 PM
that is awesome man. i to am a Christain if you can not tell by my writes. i really like you poetry a lot & look forward to reading more. may you and yours also be blessed this New Year,dear friend your brother in Christ james b.
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Mae
Date: 1/10/2007 11:32:00 PM
I enjoyed reading about your faith and happiness. I hope you had an amazing New Years, and the year ahead brings much more of your work. :)
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Lynn
Marie
Date: 1/10/2007 1:34:00 PM
~dearest joseph~ ..taking a moment to genuinely thank you for all of your encouragement, kindness & incredible lessons i learn from you daily; with each piece of yours i read; each comment, each explanation you generously take time to write; you are an extremely talented & very gentle soul. reading your story; i am deeply moved by your love for your family, your faith & the road you have travelled which has made you the very honourable man you are. bless you & your lovely family:) /lynn
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Margaret
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Date: 1/5/2007 9:24:00 AM
Thank you Joseph my brother in Christ. I am so happy to know a kindred spirit. The most precious gift is giving to others,sharing love and bringing joy to others. This is such a wonderful article. May you continue the good work.Through your writing you will touch the hearts of many people.May God continue to bless you and your fsmily.
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Date: 1/5/2007 9:21:00 AM
I enjoyed your blog. Your convictions reminds of my Father and my Grand-dad. They had strong Christian beliefs which made them very firm in their ways...yet flexible. I pray that God will continue to bless you and yours for the coming year. Continue being that support system that I know many other poets on PoetrySoup, inclusive of myself, come to rely on for an objective point of view. Thank You... Keep doing what you're doing. :)
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Date: 1/4/2007 9:57:00 AM
Thank you for your comment!
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Date: 1/3/2007 4:45:00 PM
Joseph - sorry it took me so long to reply to this blog I was away. I really liked the blog - the message was incredible - I am proud that I have had the opportunity to have met a true man of honor - it is what I try to be these days and its nice to have an example - My oldest son Cody leaves for boot Camp on the 28th of this month - I am proud of the choices he has made - hopefully he can become as good a man as you are my friend
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Date: 1/3/2007 4:11:00 AM
This is so very refreshing. I too am from the old school of values and glad of it. All the best to you in the new year Joe. Lainie
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Katherine
Stella
Date: 1/2/2007 6:45:00 PM
Are you sure your not my long lost brother lol My dear friend and confindant all I can say is Amen to your words and values Iam still working on my new years resolution But on my way taking first step I hope lol hope did not get shoe up butt on demo deal with paramount group have you heard of them Joe please let me know best to you and family Joe for new year
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Mary
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Date: 1/2/2007 6:04:00 PM
Blessings I send to you also. Stand strong in your faith and convictions. No Compromise...That is what I believe in also. Time is short and we don't have time to spend on the roller coaster. Thank you for sharing this with us. Peace and joy...in my prayers....Mary
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Beer
Date: 1/2/2007 3:51:00 PM
Sorry I'm late but thank you for the beautiful letter and my best wishes for you and your family. God Bless, Cile
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