Happy Birthday Ms Johnson

The price of wisdom won't go unpaid As lessons learned enshrine their toll But dreams will ne'er submit to grey Nor the immortality of your soul So sing o' heart that must be heard To all who wait and cherish grace Of willing minds that could be stirred And see true beauty from your face On this day we pay true due To one who's life lives as a kiss With pride to say that once we knew One whose thoughts could bring such bliss Happiness to you always, Ms. Johnson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 5/21/2018 10:08:00 AM
Tribute superbly written by one of our very best poets here. About one of our very best poets here. A fav....
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Charlie Smith
Date: 5/21/2018 2:38:00 PM
Thank you Robert...
Date: 5/16/2018 11:01:00 PM
Lovely Tribute Charlie ...especially the last verse :) Have a good day :)
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Charlie Smith
Date: 5/21/2018 2:37:00 PM
thank you Chris...
Date: 5/8/2018 5:10:00 PM
A gift of a poem is something to cherish as it speaks more to the heart than anything else. Lovely write for Joyce. By the way...Jack is back to writing. :)
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Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2018 12:51:00 PM
Good to hear that, thanks Eileen...
Date: 5/2/2018 1:34:00 AM
Excellent tribute. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 5/2/2018 10:41:00 AM
Thank you Ravi...
Date: 4/30/2018 12:45:00 PM
A very moving tribute, Charlie. A poetic tapestry of such emotional depth. Great write, my dear friend. Love and joy always.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 5/2/2018 10:40:00 AM
Thank you friend Freddie...
Date: 4/28/2018 8:52:00 AM
Exceptional verses and thought in this gem my friend. A most fitting and well deserved tribute to a wonderful lady. A fav....
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/28/2018 9:39:00 AM
Thank you Robert...
Date: 4/27/2018 4:02:00 PM
Beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady and poet..
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/28/2018 9:39:00 AM
Thank you SO...
Date: 4/27/2018 1:44:00 PM
dropping back with my congrats Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/28/2018 9:39:00 AM
Thank you Jan...
Date: 4/27/2018 8:17:00 AM
What a lovely tribute Charlie.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/27/2018 9:32:00 AM
Thank you Richard...
Date: 4/26/2018 8:53:00 AM
Beautiful Tribute, Charlie
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/26/2018 1:57:00 PM
Thank you Harry...
Date: 4/24/2018 9:44:00 PM
Congrats on your lovely tribute, Charlie.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:19:00 PM
Thank you Line...
Date: 4/24/2018 7:26:00 PM
Wonderfully written tribute to Joyce, Charlie, congratulation on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:17:00 PM
Thank you Eve...
Date: 4/24/2018 11:19:00 AM
Charlie, thank you so much for creating and sharing this beautiful birthday wish to Joyce Johnson and gift to all of us!! Congratulations on a fine poem and another win! :) Bartholomew
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:15:00 PM
Thank you Bartholomew...
Date: 4/24/2018 11:08:00 AM
A beautiful and fitting tribute to a charming and talented lady, Charlie. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:15:00 PM
Thank you Paul...
Date: 4/24/2018 2:41:00 AM
Excellent and nice poetic tribute to lovely lady. Enjoyed reading it.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/24/2018 9:23:00 AM
Thank you Ravi...
Date: 4/23/2018 5:39:00 PM
So pretty, Charlie. BIG congrats for your win.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/24/2018 9:23:00 AM
Thank you Andrea..
Date: 4/23/2018 10:59:00 AM
What a very nice poem. I am so proud of the many kind words. Thank you. Love, Joyce
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:13:00 PM
My very great pleasure Joyce, happy birthday...
Date: 4/23/2018 8:06:00 AM
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, Charlie. Many congrats on your fine win. Sincerely, Elaine
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:13:00 PM
Thank you Elaine...
Date: 4/23/2018 3:04:00 AM
A gorgeous write, Charlie - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:12:00 PM
Thank you Gregory...
Date: 4/22/2018 8:19:00 PM
Congrats and such a respectful, Ms. Johnson.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:12:00 PM
Thank you Kim...
Date: 4/22/2018 6:06:00 PM
Thank you for writing such a nice poem to honor Joyce, Charlie. I'm sure this will bring her smiles. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:11:00 PM
Thanks Carolyn...
Date: 4/22/2018 11:05:00 AM
A beautifully written tribute Charlie :)
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:11:00 PM
Thank you Heidi..
Date: 4/18/2018 5:55:00 PM
A very beautiful and charming tribute ...
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/19/2018 10:26:00 AM
Thank you Pshang...
Date: 4/18/2018 4:33:00 PM
I wish I had written something this beautiful to celebrate Joyce's 100th birthday Charlie! This has got to be included in one of the top poems chosen! I loved how you honor her. This is going into my faves Charlie. : )
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/18/2018 4:38:00 PM
You are too kind Connie, Thank you...
Date: 4/18/2018 2:51:00 PM
A charming tribute Charlie..grace and bliss adorn your words..beautiful lines like..On this day we pay true due To one who's life lives as a kiss..best for a win.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 4/18/2018 3:37:00 PM
Thank you Vijay...
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