A Rarity

It is one of God's own treasures
And is presented unto me
In a frame of golden sunshine
On a sea of tranquility.

This day is worth the living through
The other three sixty and four.
It's accompanied with a promise,
He will someday, be sending more.
Forgive me please, for lamenting
When skies were dreary, dark and gray.
They were part of the formula
That created this special day.
I'm glad it comes infrequently,
This unique day and its pleasures.
I recognize its summer dress.
It is one of God's own treasures.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Beautiful, Joyce, Congrats to you and hope you are doing well.
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 5:45 PM
such a beautiful poem...congrats on your win :)
Morgan Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 4:37 AM
Congrats. Morgan
Mehta Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 12:53 AM
Congrats on the win in the contest, Joyce
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September 25, 2013 at 9:15 PM
a lovely win Joyce, , Love ~SKAT~
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September 25, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Joyce, , CONGRATULATIONS!!! Thanks for supporting my Any Poem Goes contest. Exactly what I was looking for, SIMPLE-PLEASING & BEAUTIFUL- teasing the reader with such awesome imagery. If you'd like:-) stop by my latest poem ""In The Stars"" OR my latest blog! " Animal Cruelty " at -----> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15953&PoetID=18720 **LINDA
Guzzi Avatar
August 17, 2010 at 3:19 PM
So nice as always to read your winning work. Light & love
K. Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 1:43 AM
What a very beautiful write this is Joyce :) Congrats on your win :) -- nikko :)
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August 8, 2010 at 7:32 AM
congrats on your well deserved win!!
Mehta Avatar
August 4, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Congrats on your win, Joyce
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August 4, 2010 at 3:20 AM
Congratulations on your win in Ralph's contest. This is beautiful poetry!
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 9:23 AM
I extend my congratulations to you on your win Joyce in Joe Flach's contest "The Earl of Sandwich". Love, Carol
Flach Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 6:25 PM
Joyce, a beautiful write. I think you worked the repeated line in her very naturally and, I think it adds to the message of the poem. Nice job. Joe
Roberts Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 10:58 AM
congrats on your win with this lovely poem
Mannan Avatar
August 1, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Heartiest Congrats on your win.
Guzzi Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 8:33 PM
just right, simple, sweet like YOU! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 2:56 PM
So beautiful Joyce and congrats on a big win in Joe's contest ... enjoy another wonderful win for the weekend.. with luv..
Freeman Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Congratulations Joyce. on your lovely poem win. Agape, Moses
Conway Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Wow, I think I'd die if I didn't see the sun at least once a week, I could never live in a place where it is so rare-One of the drawbacks of being a desert rat! Beautiful write about a special day for you!~Tirzah~
La France Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 5:22 AM
This is such a beautiful poem, Joyce ~ best of luck ~ soup mail
Mehta Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Wonderful entry to the conttest. Good Luck
Roberts Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 5:32 PM
nice one, if for the contest , good luck
Kendrick Avatar
July 24, 2010 at 1:18 PM
Great flow the rhythm and rhyme just meld..Enjoyed..Sara
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July 24, 2010 at 12:28 PM
a great topic...Someday up in heaven I'm going to apply for a job with the angels ofd paintinf the sky. (by me).... I enjoyed your insightsa. If you want to polish this up, try doing a syllable count on each line. Then try saying it outloud. If you strumble on any parts, you can bet your readers will to... this is too good of a topic to not polish - wewll done - Kevin WordsDoMatter
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