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Happy Birthday Joyce

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOYCE

Born before the hair dryer
And even before hearing aids
Frozen foods and television
Pop-up toasters and aerosol sprays

Jet engines, folding wheel chairs
Scotch tape to stick things down
No parking meters, electric blankets
These items were not around

But God in His infinite wisdom
Knew what the world would need
A great poet named Joyce Johnson
To write poems for folks to read

She acknowledges God in her poetry
Her poems have become her voice
Happy Birthday to you my dear
We truly love you Joyce


	
	12 April 2018

Copyright © Curtis Moorman | Year Posted 2018

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Line Gauthier Date: 4/24/2018 9:19:00 PM Congrats, Curtis. Well done. I particularly loved your first stanza. Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/26/2018 6:35:00 AM Thanks, Line! I wondered what amazing things Joyce must have been privileged to see take place --- things that you and I take for granted. What a list it was!! At the age of 75, I have seen some things invented but Joyce has a 25 year jump on me. lol

Alexis Y. Date: 4/23/2018 6:29:00 PM Hi Curtis, I agree with Charlie, wonderful sentiments to an amazing lady and poet. Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/26/2018 6:32:00 AM Thank you so much, Alexis. So good to hear from you as always. Joyce is a special lady to all the members of Soup. She is the kind of person that people write books about. I appreciate your support.

Charlie Smith Date: 4/23/2018 1:24:00 PM Wonderful sentiments Curtis, congratulations... Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/23/2018 3:28:00 PM Thank you, Charlie. If only I could wax eloquent as you do!!

Joyce Johnson Date: 4/23/2018 9:52:00 AM And of course I had no idea I was missing those things. Thank you for your great poem Curtis and congratulations. Love, Joyce Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/23/2018 10:05:00 AM Joyce, what an honor and a pleasure to wish such a gracious lady Happy Birthday --- especially one who has live for nearly a century. You have been such an inspiration and encouragement to me and so many other poets on Soup and you will always be fondly remembered on the date of your birth. God Bless you with many more active, fun filled years. In His Love, Curtis.

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 4/23/2018 2:38:00 AM A wonderful tribute to Joyce, my friend, and it puts in perspective just what a long, full, joyous life she has lived, and touched so many! Congrats and blessings, Curtis - I enjoyed this very much! :-) Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/23/2018 7:16:00 AM Thank you, Greg! It is not difficult to write a tribute to one who has lived so graciously for so long. Her inspiration and encouragement to me and others on Soup is and everlasting joy. It is always good to hear from you, my friend. May God's light shine upon you, your musical talent, and your poetic wisdom.

Susan Gentry Date: 4/23/2018 12:51:00 AM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful birthday poem. Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/23/2018 7:13:00 AM Thank you, Susan. A poem commemorating 100 years is always amazing and a wonderful ray of hope for all. I pray to be as Blessed as Joyce.

Eve Roper Date: 4/22/2018 9:44:00 PM Congratulations on your win, Curtis great tribute to a great lady! Hugs Eve ~`* Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/23/2018 7:11:00 AM Thanks, Eve! It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Joyce has been an inspiration to me ever since I joined Soup just as I know she has to others as well.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/22/2018 6:48:00 PM Love this! Always fun to have “the list” Congrats, Curtis! Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/22/2018 7:00:00 PM Thanks, Kim. I agree. I am pleased to be on it.

Elaine George Date: 4/22/2018 6:07:00 PM Joyce will love it, Curtis. Many congrats on your top-notch win. Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/22/2018 6:17:00 PM Thanks, Elaine. Joyce is well loved on Soup and has touched many lives since she began posting poems. I am honored to have been one of those who she inspired and encouraged.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/22/2018 5:34:00 PM Curtis, I love the way you describe the things that were invented after Joyce was born. This is a lovely reflection on the world as she knew it and your poem will make her smile. Congratulations on your second place win in a highly competitive contest! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/22/2018 6:16:00 PM Thank you, Carolyn. Joyce has truly been an inspiration to many poets over the years. I am flattered and honored that my entry placed so highly in the contest.

Jan Allison Date: 4/12/2018 12:00:00 PM what a wonderful tribute Curtis i am sure there are many things Joyce has embraced in her long life and the fact she embraces new technology and posts poems on the internet shows what a remarkable lady she is:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/13/2018 5:46:00 AM Thank you, Jan! Just as I said in response to Tom, becoming a centenarian deserves a tribute. Imagine the number of things she witnessed come into being that we today take for granted. Yes, she is truly a remarkable lady. I would relish a long productive life such as she has lived.

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/12/2018 12:00:00 PM Lovely birthday tribute Curtis. Tom Login to Reply Curtis Moorman Date: 4/13/2018 5:43:00 AM Thank you, Tom! I believe anyone who lives a good and godly life and makes it to 100 years old deserves a tribute far greater than I could ever give. In the sponsors note it encouraged us to make it short if possible. WOW! Talk about editing .... I had to reduce mine 2 or 3 times before I could comply. Joyce has been a solid supporter of mine since I joined Soup. She is a remarkable lady.