Joyce Johnson Poet Dodoitsu

A Positive Poem

Seven/seven, my birthday,
my family will fete me.
No need for costly gifts,
they bring loving hearts.

Memories will be renewed,
many old stories retold.
Praises will be heaped on me,
their love, all I need.


6/21/14  Written for "A Positive Contest"

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Sara Kendrick June 30, 2014 at 4:24 PM I may copy and paste congrats but I have read your work and find it of exceptional quality. Sara

M. L. Kiser June 30, 2014 at 2:19 PM We all need such love. A great read.

Elaine George June 30, 2014 at 2:39 AM You are blessed in so many ways, Joyce. Many congrats win with this exceptional Doditsu. Your friend in poetry, Elaine

Andrea Dietrich June 28, 2014 at 12:51 PM Lucky sevens, Joyce!! I believe I had an old boyfriend with that birth date! My hubbie's is July 1. Have a GREAT birthday and I see this was a winner, so congratulations to you.

Mohan Chutani June 28, 2014 at 5:15 AM A positive expectation, Joyce, Many happy returns of the day in advance and congrats for the win. Mohan

Dr. Vandana Sharma June 28, 2014 at 4:40 AM love is all we need very true. congrats

Verlena S. Walker June 27, 2014 at 8:59 PM Joyce, happy birthday early. Enjoyed reading this positive poem. Verlena :0).

Jack Horne June 25, 2014 at 5:08 PM awww, what a beautiful write, dear Joyce - so glad your birthday will be such a wonderful celebration

Carolyn Devonshire June 23, 2014 at 1:45 PM Dear Joyce, you deserve all of the praises your family and friends will bestow. Wish I could celebrate your special day with you. A very uplifting poem that is perfect for the contest. And you know I'm always wishing you success in every endeavor. Love you, Carolyn

Toquyen Harrell June 21, 2014 at 4:24 PM Ohh, cute! Happy birthday. It's coming soon :)

Barbara Gorelick June 21, 2014 at 1:11 PM That is positive! Sounds like a wonderful time. The older we get, the less "crap" we need. Enjoyed your poem. BG