Line Gauthier Poet Ode

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 !



AP: Honorable Mention 2025

Submitted on April 13, 2018 on contest HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY sponsored by CAROLYN DEVONSHIRE  -  RANKED 5TH

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Paul Callus April 25, 2018 at 1:39 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 April 25, 2018 at 9:22 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 April 25, 2018 at 11:04 AM Thank you so much, Bartholomew. Most appreciated.

Sandra Haight April 23, 2018 at 4:39 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 April 23, 2018 at 4:40 PM Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Sandra.

Charlie Smith April 23, 2018 at 1:32 PM Way to go Line, congratulation, well done Line Gauthier April 23, 2018 at 4:40 PM Thank you, Charlie. Much appreciated.

Joyce Johnson April 23, 2018 at 10:35 AM Al these nice tributes. I can't believe it. Worth turning 100 again. Thank you. Love, Joyce Line Gauthier April 23, 2018 at 4:42 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 April 23, 2018 at 2:50 AM A gorgeous write, Line - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-) Line Gauthier April 23, 2018 at 7:59 AM Thank you, Gregory. Most appreciated.

Samuel Otieng April 23, 2018 at 2:19 AM Congratulations on your win Line. This is such a touching tribute. Line Gauthier April 23, 2018 at 7:59 AM Thank you, Samuel, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Gershon Wolf April 22, 2018 at 10:10 PM Back with congrats on your placement for this touching tribute, Line. Well-deserved As always, Gershon Line Gauthier April 22, 2018 at 11:09 PM Thank you so much, Gershon. Most appreciated.

Eve Roper April 22, 2018 at 9:51 PM Congratulations on your win, Line! Hugs Eve ~`* Line Gauthier April 22, 2018 at 11:09 PM Thank you very much, Eve.

Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2018 at 8:13 PM What a lovely thought, Line! Congrats! Line Gauthier April 22, 2018 at 9:17 PM Thank you, Kim. Much appreciated.

Greg Gaul April 22, 2018 at 8:05 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 April 22, 2018 at 9:17 PM Thank you, Greg, for your much appreciated visit and comment.

Elaine George April 22, 2018 at 6:17 PM A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady. Many congrats on your win, Andrea. Line. Elaine Line Gauthier April 22, 2018 at 9:18 PM Thanks, Elaine. Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2018 at 5:48 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 April 22, 2018 at 9:19 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, for this most appreciated contest and opportunity to present our warmest wishes to Joyce.

Juliet Ligon April 18, 2018 at 10:46 PM This is so sweet! I'm sure she will love it! Line Gauthier April 19, 2018 at 12:00 AM Thank you so much, Juliet. Much appreciated.

Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2018 at 5:31 PM Your third and fourth stanza express how so many of us feel about Joyce, Line. Outstanding tribute! : ) Line Gauthier April 18, 2018 at 6:46 PM Thanks, Connie. I'm glad I'm on the right track.

Gershon Wolf April 15, 2018 at 10:08 PM Touching, tasteful tribute! :) gw Line Gauthier April 16, 2018 at 9:32 AM Thank you, Gershon. So many fabulous entries. A very deserving lady and poet.

Tom Cunningham April 14, 2018 at 8:35 AM Beautiful tribute Line. What a great age to be. Tom. Line Gauthier April 14, 2018 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Tom. We all hope to reach that age... with our health please.

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2018 at 6:48 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 April 13, 2018 at 8:27 PM I would be greatly honoured if my poem was read to Joyce at her grand function.

Nette Onclaud April 13, 2018 at 5:56 PM such a fitting and heartfelt greeting to one of soup's lovable poets, line... to joyce, you are a darling! Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 8:26 PM Thank you so much, nette. Not everyday a loved one turns 100.

Paul Callus April 13, 2018 at 3:55 PM What a beautiful tribute to Joyce, Line! She deserves all the accolades...a fine lady and talented writer! ~ Regards // paul Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 4:03 PM Thanks you so much, Paul. I would be thrilled to have it read to Joyce at her centennial birthday.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 13, 2018 at 1:34 PM - Sounds like a happy celebration, Line :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 2:25 PM Thanks for your visit, Sunshine.

Jan Allison April 13, 2018 at 12:39 PM what a charming birthday poem Line, i'd love to see Joyce's face reading these wonderful tributes:-) hugs Jan xx Line Gauthier April 13, 2018 at 12:48 PM It would be pretty special indeed, Jan. Thanks for your visit.