A Poem About Me

A poem about me?  Seriously?
That makes me laugh deliriously.
To think that I could ever be
A poem's subject, tickles me.
But if you were to Google my name,
You'd find I have some claim to fame.
This electronic wonder's sent my words
To many lands to be read and heard.
My poems have been on written pages,
Along with more important sages
As has yours been, as well you know it.
I love to be called by name--The Poet.

It's what I am, not what I do,
That you say is of interest to you?
When narrowed down to lowly me,
There just is not that much to see.
I was born quite some time ago,
In a state that's noted for its snow.
In North Dakota I was born,
Quite early on a Sunday morn.
I married and I moved away
To Washington State where I live today.
I live with with simple dignity
In this precious land of liberty.

I love with all my heart and soul
My mother and grandmother role.
I love my God, land and family
To more or less the same degree.
I was raised with love and to show respect
And instilled with a steady work ethic.
I love my friends, have no enemies.
I love to live and live to please.
What do I hate? I detest war
And long for a world with war no more.
I avidly hate a pedophile.
A despoiler of children is truly vile.

I loved being a daughter, a mother, a wife.
In other words--I love my life.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Ross Avatar
June 20, 2010 at 11:47 AM
I love the honesty of this,looking forward to getting some time to read more of your wonderful poetry! And thank you for your kind words on mine as well:) --TK
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June 13, 2010 at 8:52 PM
A nice read. Love Roger
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June 6, 2010 at 8:41 PM
and I LOVE THIS POEM! YOU did your best, Joyce, I would hate to be judging this contest. LUv, andrea
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June 6, 2010 at 5:10 AM
I'm really enjoying Amy's contest--I sure am learning a lot about other poet's lives here--& I definitely enjoyed learning about you Joyce :) smiles to you! --nikko :)
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June 5, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Hints are always welcome, Joyce. Sure you'd do the same for me. Love, Carolyn
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June 5, 2010 at 9:15 AM
A truly brilliant bio, Joyce. You're right about our names popping up on Google. My magazine articles and letters to editors, I can understand. But we put our most personal thoughts into poems. Lo and behold, the whole world can read them! Your ill feelings tward war and pedophiles are shared by many of us, and it's nice to know the "work ethic" is still thriving. Been wondering about that lately as I watch young people who seem to lack all enthusiasm. Glad you love your life!! Love, CD
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June 5, 2010 at 8:28 AM
Well said Joyce.Rgds Brian
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June 5, 2010 at 5:41 AM
This is more than a poem about you, it's a delightful read about a wonderful you. I am always mesmerised at the terrific people on the Soup. And you Joyce are certainly one of them. Good luck in the contest, it gets my vote >> James
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June 5, 2010 at 4:54 AM
Thank you for sharing you poetry with us Joyce. I enjoyed reading it this morning.Wishing you the best in the contest. Hope you have a wonderful weekend running over with inspiration. Love, Carol
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June 5, 2010 at 4:50 AM
Great write with rhyme and rhythm with some tibbits all about you that gives me info that is good to know...Keep the creative pen flowing,...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work...Sara
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June 5, 2010 at 2:10 AM
so beautiful and blessed is your life,enjoyed reading dear friend,Celene.
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June 4, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Joyce~ Its nice to know all of you! Great write! Laura :)
Mehta Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 5:59 PM
Delighted to know you, Joyce. Good luck in the contest
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June 4, 2010 at 5:36 PM
It is nice to read more about you, Joyce!! It is so nice someone is at peace with their lot in life! Well done! ~ Carrie
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June 4, 2010 at 5:19 PM
You know what this is the best poem about me, opps I mean you. Really awesome. You got a lot of spirit Joyce, --((-I loved being a daughter, a mother, a wife. In other words--I love my life.))) the best words on your poem. Super enjoyed,..Sidney Lee Ann
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June 4, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Line 23 Joyce.......Larry
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June 4, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Wonderful insiight into the Joyce we all know and luv to luv... google is a fascinating means to an end my friend... mine show up too.. nice one... with luv.. Linda-Marie..
Johnson Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Thanks Larry. I found the error. as istead of was. Any more? Love, Joyce
Belt Avatar
June 4, 2010 at 4:19 PM
Wow Joyce.....Awesome Good Luck in the contest....Proof read again.....Larry
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