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Happy 100th Birthday - a Time To 'Re Joyce'

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Aged eighty Joyce started to write
Her poems my senses ignite
Imagery so divine
I just wish it was mine
Great poetry brings such delight

Making Fudge

Joyce really loves making fresh fudge
I wonder if I give Joyce a nudge
She will send to me
Her fudge recipe
From my kitchen I would not budge!

Tulip Parade

Without Joyce being sat in her seat
The parade would not be complete
Gardens Joyce does promote
On the flower club float
Her zest for life cannot be beat!

Gardening club

Joyce travels to state garden shows
Her knowledge of plants overflows
It would be a great idea
In her centenary year
To honour her name with a rose

100th Birthday

All soupers we must now rejoice
And shout out with united voice
That we just want to say
Have happy Birthday
To a fabulous poet named Joyce


Happy 100th Birthday Contest
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire

4/18/18

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Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 9:47 PM Back with much deserved congrats, Jan. Superbly done,.

Eve Roper April 24, 2018 at 7:27 PM Wonderfully written tribute to Joyce, Jan, congratulation on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Bartholomew Williams April 24, 2018 at 11:37 AM Jan, congratulations on a truly superb birthday wish package for Joyce - a sincere and clever title, excellent poem, and beautiful and relevant accompanying images!! You really outdid yourself. Great job on a wonderful birthday message and strong placement in the contest/tribute!! All my very best to you! :) Bartholomew

Joyce Johnson April 23, 2018 at 11:01 AM So happy to see your name on a poem here. Thank you. I have read many of yours but this one will be my favorite. Love, Joyce

Elaine George April 23, 2018 at 8:07 AM A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, Jan. Many congrats on your fine win. Sincerely, Elaine

Gregory Richard Barden April 23, 2018 at 3:05 AM A gorgeous write, Jan - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)

Joyce Johnson April 22, 2018 at 11:05 PM Thank you Jan. You have really read my poems. And you will find the fudge recipe on the Marshmallow cream jar. Love Joyce

Gershon Wolf April 22, 2018 at 10:16 PM Truly beautifully lined and rhymed, Jan. And an incomparable title to boot. A real winner in or out of the contest! :) gw

Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2018 at 8:20 PM A lovely thought...honor her name with a Rose! Congrats, Jan!

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2018 at 6:07 PM Joyce is going to love reading your entry, Jan. Thanks so much for writing a delightful tribute. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!

Robertina B. April 22, 2018 at 9:33 AM Fantastic writing Jan!!! Such a pleasure to read.. Wonderfully put together!! All the best to you!! Jan Allison April 22, 2018 at 3:56 PM Many thanks Robertina:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus April 19, 2018 at 3:47 PM A very lovely string of Limericks dedicated to Soup's Centenarian! Indeed a time to rejoice, Jan! Hugs // paul Jan Allison April 19, 2018 at 5:20 PM Thanks Paul I am so delighted that Carolyn and Catie are going to be joining in such a wonderful celebration:-) hugs Jan xx

Juliet Ligon April 18, 2018 at 10:48 PM Sounds like you know her well, displaying details in your writing. Great job! Jan Allison April 19, 2018 at 4:01 AM I just used some of the information the sponsor gave to inspire us:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer April 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM i love everything about this poem, jan, from the title (so creative!) until the very last limerick! brilliantly done... Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 6:03 PM Thanks so much Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

James Peranteau April 18, 2018 at 5:42 PM Your lovie dovie is showing dear poet *smiles Have a wonderful Spring likewise happy week Jan....much love, james Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 5:47 PM Thanks so much James:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith April 18, 2018 at 2:27 PM Well don Dear Jan, she'll love these... Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 2:32 PM I hope so Charlie. it is so wonderful to be able to write poems for such a remarkable lady on a landmark birthday:-) hugs jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong April 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM This is a lovely tribute to a wonderful lady who is tops in my book Jan! Your tribute is a keeper. Joyce is a marvel and I am sure she will appreciate this poem. It is going into my faves! : ) Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 2:03 PM I think Joyce is the most remarkable lady and wouldn't it be a fitting tribute to have a glorious rose named after her to celebrate this wonderful birthday. thanks for the fave i do appreciate your support my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Line Gauthier April 18, 2018 at 12:26 PM Brilliant, Jan. What better way to offer a tribute at a party than with a series of limericks. You are truly brilliant. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 12:31 PM aww thanks for the sweet comment Line, I just find the form so easy to write this took less than ten minutes start to finish. I know Joyce has a great sense of humour so hopefully will enjoy the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger April 18, 2018 at 10:02 AM Is this true? Did this lovely poet only start writing poetry at 80? What a wonderful gift this poem is. I love it, happy birthday Joyce. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 11:51 AM Yes she started to write at aged 80 and all the other things in the poem are also about this amazing lady:-) hugs janxx

Tim Smith April 18, 2018 at 9:11 AM A terrific birthday dedication Jan. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 9:16 AM Thanks Tim, i had fun writing for the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham April 18, 2018 at 8:44 AM A brilliant birthday tribute Jan, she'll love it. Tom. Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:48 AM Thanks Tom, it only took about 10 mins to write:-) I just love the limerick form and hope Joyce does too:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile April 18, 2018 at 8:00 AM And a fabulous poem it is for Joyce, Wonderful, Jan !!! Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:47 AM Thanks so much for your lovely comment Mike:-) hugs jan xx

Ravi Sathasivam April 18, 2018 at 7:27 AM Excellent. Like it very much. you have penned well. Thanks for sharing it Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:47 AM Thanks Ravi:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen April 18, 2018 at 7:03 AM - B-R-A-V-O- // Love it, Jan :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:45 AM I hope Joyce likes the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Vijay Pandit April 18, 2018 at 6:55 AM This one of the best I have read on this birthday theme for Joyce..pleasing images in words and pictures! Jan Allison April 18, 2018 at 8:44 AM Thanks for the lovely comment Vijay:-) hugs Jan xx