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A Toast To Joyce

Let’s hear those chimes And raise a glass A toast to Joyce A cause for celebration A tribute to a grand Centennial milestone One hundred candles on her cake And not one less One candle for every set of seasons She’s ever savored It’s her birthday And what a special day it is Imagine if at this party Here with us Everyone was present Whose lives she’s touched Whose hearts she warmed with kindness Whose souls she lifted with her words Whose days were brightened with her smile Whose nights were enchanted with her poetry Just imagine, Joyce Just imagine… From all of us and all of them A warm and grateful embrace To you, dear Joyce Happy 100th birthday ! Submitted on April 13, 2018 on contest HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY sponsored by CAROLYN DEVONSHIRE - RANKED 5TH

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Paul Callus

Date: 4/25/2018 1:39:00 PM

Back with congratulations, Line!! Inspired by this heartening poem I too raise my glass to offer a toast to Joyce. ~ Regards // paul

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 4/25/2018 9:22:00 AM

Line, I appreciate your kind and heartfelt words of tribute to Joyce. Congratulations on placing very well in this contest! All my best to you. :) Bartholomew

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/25/2018 11:04:00 AM

Thank you so much, Bartholomew. Most appreciated.

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/23/2018 4:39:00 PM

I love the joyous, uplifting feeling conveyed in your poem for Joyce, Line! Congrats on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Sandra.

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/23/2018 1:32:00 PM

Way to go Line, congratulation, well done

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 4:40:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/23/2018 10:35:00 AM

Al these nice tributes. I can't believe it. Worth turning 100 again. Thank you. Love, Joyce

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 4:42:00 PM

It is wonderful to hear from the lovely centenarian lady herself. Wish we could all be there to congratulate you in person and give you a big hug. Line xx

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 4/23/2018 2:50:00 AM

A gorgeous write, Line - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thank you, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Samuel Otieng

Date: 4/23/2018 2:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Line. This is such a touching tribute.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/23/2018 7:59:00 AM

Thank you, Samuel, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/22/2018 10:10:00 PM

Back with congrats on your placement for this touching tribute, Line. Well-deserved As always, Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 11:09:00 PM

Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/22/2018 9:51:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Line! Hugs Eve ~`*

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 11:09:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/22/2018 8:13:00 PM

What a lovely thought, Line! Congrats!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 9:17:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Much appreciated.

Greg Gaul

Date: 4/22/2018 8:05:00 PM

Line, your kindness with your own words is notable and carries on Joyce's tradition admirably. Congratulations on your poem, your win.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 9:17:00 PM

Thank you, Greg, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Elaine George

Date: 4/22/2018 6:17:00 PM

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Many congrats on your win, Andrea. Line. Elaine

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 9:18:00 PM

Thanks, Elaine. Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/22/2018 5:48:00 PM

While hundreds of guests are expected at Joyce's party, it would be nearly impossible to have everyone whose lives she touched at the gathering, Line. A stadium would be needed! Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/22/2018 9:19:00 PM

Thank you so much, Carolyn, for this most appreciated contest and opportunity to present our warmest wishes to Joyce.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 4/18/2018 10:46:00 PM

This is so sweet! I'm sure she will love it!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/19/2018 12:00:00 AM

Thank you so much, Juliet. Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/18/2018 5:31:00 PM

Your third and fourth stanza express how so many of us feel about Joyce, Line. Outstanding tribute! : )

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/18/2018 6:46:00 PM

Thanks, Connie. I'm glad I'm on the right track.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/15/2018 10:08:00 PM

Touching, tasteful tribute! :) gw

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/16/2018 9:32:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon. So many fabulous entries. A very deserving lady and poet.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/14/2018 8:35:00 AM

Beautiful tribute Line. What a great age to be. Tom.

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/14/2018 4:07:00 PM

Thank you, Tom. We all hope to reach that age... with our health please.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2018 6:48:00 PM

On my way off. Just had to come check your tribute for Joyce. Were you here when she was active? She is truly amazing and your poem does her proud, Line. CArolyn is going to be so happy with what you did! (by the way, I see you are number one community builder right now. Congrats for that)

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 8:27:00 PM

I would be greatly honoured if my poem was read to Joyce at her grand function.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/13/2018 5:56:00 PM

such a fitting and heartfelt greeting to one of soup's lovable poets, line... to joyce, you are a darling!

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 8:26:00 PM

Thank you so much, nette. Not everyday a loved one turns 100.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/13/2018 3:55:00 PM

What a beautiful tribute to Joyce, Line! She deserves all the accolades...a fine lady and talented writer! ~ Regards // paul

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 4:03:00 PM

Thanks you so much, Paul. I would be thrilled to have it read to Joyce at her centennial birthday.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/13/2018 1:34:00 PM

- Sounds like a happy celebration, Line :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thanks for your visit, Sunshine.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/13/2018 12:39:00 PM

what a charming birthday poem Line, i'd love to see Joyce's face reading these wonderful tributes:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier
Date: 4/13/2018 12:48:00 PM

It would be pretty special indeed, Jan. Thanks for your visit.