All My Champions

Here’s to all my champions, yes you, this is my thing
You are the yam, cocoa, breadfruit, cornmeal dumpling 
Pumpkin, dasheen, and potato, in my pot of soup
An excellent, poetic, supportive, pen loving group

You, David Smalling, make my day most bright
With Audrey, you encourage me to put forth a good write
Sweetheart Linda, love her spirit, says such sweet things
Constance, Sara, Wilma, Doris and Carolyn, you give me wings

Carol, Andrea, Thvia, Nette, Joyce, John Freeman, Dr Ram
L’nass, John Loving iii, Poet Destroyer, the best with a slam
Monica, Nikko, Francine, SKAT, HGarvey, Nate, Chris, Sheri, Carrie
Catie, Noel, Rachel, Robert, Matthew, Walayee, sweet like cheery

Susan, Adell, Fabiyas, Sena, Sylvia, Sharon, Ralph, it is true
Barbara, Rick, Diane, Robert Dufresne, it is all because of you
Hai Au Chu, David Byrne, Jayne, Diane, each giving as a friend
Kimberly, Michael, Kevin, not the least because you are at the end

With Thanks always,  Joy (Jew)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Shango Avatar
December 24, 2010 at 9:33 PM
Thanks for including me among your champions, it such an honor. You have not posted for a while, let me remind you that you have a treasured gift to share, and the more you invest it the more the interest grows. I like the dividends, so please post soon and again.
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December 21, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Hey Joy! Thanks for the lovely tribute! I've been so busy that I just got to read this! And you didn't even give me a hint, girl!? Now, I know you're very busy but check your email, ok? Blessings, peace, joy and happiness to you and family not only this wonderful season, but always! Much love, Audrey
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December 17, 2010 at 7:07 AM
Well I did not know you had wrote this....it is a great tribute, my friend! Thank you and i hope you have a merry christmas!!
Neels Avatar
December 13, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Joy, what a great way of thanking all these fine poets and thank you for including me.. You brought smiles to so many of us today.. :) Love Wilma
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December 12, 2010 at 9:16 AM
What a surprise to be included in this wonderful group of poets, Joy! May our words always give you wings. Wishing you happy holidays, my talented friend. Love, Carolyn
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December 12, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Joy I hope they feature this poem on Soup one weekend... it is impressive and a wonderful tribute to the many poets who inspire u as u have truly inspired us all... enjoy your Sunday with blessings and luv my friend..
Richards Avatar
December 12, 2010 at 7:56 AM
What a heart warmer this is. I feel the same about all of you. such kind hearts one and all!! :)
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December 11, 2010 at 11:35 PM
a very poignant write that you have writtern for all your champions here at the soup a wonderful tribute and more,,Thank you for your visit to my words and fro leaving your words behind,,Blessings ..Cecil
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December 11, 2010 at 2:48 AM
So sweet of you, Joy to have named here your champions. Thank you for sharing this. (^_^) Noel.
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December 9, 2010 at 8:34 AM
Joy this is a poem to treasure and thankxxx for including me in your lines so beautiful...it is truly an honor to communicate with u as u reflect special qualities on the Soup my friend.. we all luv u and u complete our portion as well with luv..
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December 9, 2010 at 7:56 AM
for future reference Joy i am John Loving III not John Loving 111
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Thank you Joy for becoming part of our PoetrySoup Family. Your poetry I find so invigorating, a pleasure to read. I hope to be reading your poetry for many years to come. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
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