I Am

I  am:  A lady-My mama saw to that.
I am:   An American- So proud of my nation.
I am:   A widow-  I buried two husbands.
I am:   A mother. I bore three beautiful children.
I am:   A grandma-  I have six  grand children.
I am:   A great-grandma- I have 12 great-grandchildren.
I am:   A great-great grandma..  I have seven great greats.
I am:   A Christian.. My folks were believers.
I am:   A Lutheran.  Same church for fifty years..
I am:   A church goer.  I never miss a Sunday except now in pandemic.
I am:   A gardener.  Formerly vegetable. Now flowers.
I am:   A garden club member from local to National level.
I am:   A certified flower judge.  For forty years.
I am    A Washingtonian.  I've lived here since 1943.
I am:   A North Dakotan.  Born and raised there.
I am:   A rural resident.  I live alone on my farm. 
I am:   An author.  I have published a book of poems.
I am:   A reader.  I love books.
I am:   A retired person after 30 years same job.
I am:   An old person.  I will be 102 on 7/7/20.

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Brian Strand

June 23, 2020 at 2:09 AM

Joyce a list of life ..lived ..keep on stay creative

Line Gauthier

May 29, 2020 at 8:10 AM

What a legacy, Joyce. It's awesome what can be accomplished in one lifetime. Congrats on your well deserved top win.

Jeanne Mcgee

May 28, 2020 at 3:55 PM

Joyce, I found your I Am poem to be the perfect size and easy to feel the light in you through your words...you have a lot to share and I look forward to reading more of your poems.

Connie Marcum Wong

May 28, 2020 at 1:19 PM

I so enjoyed learning more about you Joyce. Your poetry is always a joy to read. I think it is wonderful that you will be 102 this coming birthday. I hope your family surrounds you and gives you all the love you deserve. Congratulations on your much deserved first placement! Blessings xxoo

Aditi Mishra

May 26, 2020 at 2:13 PM

You are a living inspiration for me to follow my thirst for writing when I grow old! Thank you for giving an insight into who you are. God bless you Joyce. Congratulations on your win :)

Andrea Dietrich

May 25, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Very well organized and just the right size, I loved this one, Joyce. And of course I knew this was YOU from that last line!! Congrats for your win and for getting past 100. What an accomplishment.