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Joyce Johnson and I Have Something In Common

Joyce Johnson has something common with me She and I share similiar grief confess When on that airplane I finally see Compassionate face I will love no less Then I will see a person who understood All heartaches, just to talk over coffee This will make me feel so very good As we sit down at Starbucks; I'll pay fee I will ask her how she withstood trials How did she reconcile child's early demise I'll ask her to share her heartache with me While we eat a snack with that coffee Joyce and I share one thing in common see Meeting her will be such a relief if only brief Removed from contest because I used the wrong form or style.... Contest:"First Words Over Coffee" Sponsor: Michael J. Falotico Written by: Sara Kendrick

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Cory Long

Date: 4/19/2011 7:23:00 AM

this is good! I enjoyed the picture you have painted.. cory

John Loving Iii

Date: 4/13/2011 5:54:00 AM

yes i would agree. you and her share the same grieves but along with that you both are fantastic poets when you want to be. john

Timothy Brumley

Date: 4/7/2011 9:12:00 AM

AWE! Oh well, been there done that! It's still a good poem Sara thanks for not discording it, I know Joyce loved it.

Elaine George

Date: 4/6/2011 12:19:00 AM

Very endearing, Sara. Wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady. Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/5/2011 4:53:00 PM

Fabulous write for one of our Super Souper ladies. This is a wonderful tribute to a great lady, Sara. Wishing you top honors in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/5/2011 2:34:00 PM

This is wonderful, SAra. Joyce is so sweet! (soupmail)

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/5/2011 12:19:00 PM

soul mail, dear one!

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 4/5/2011 6:57:00 AM

enjoyed mom....

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/4/2011 4:58:00 PM

Lovely, just lovely Sara and thank you so much. I have answered your Soupmail. I am sorry I didn't find it sooner. Love, Joyce

James Fraser

Date: 4/4/2011 1:09:00 PM

Delightful poetry Sara, an absolute joy to read. Good luck in Michael's contest with this gem of yours....:)

George Aul

Date: 4/4/2011 10:45:00 AM

Good luck in the contest with a tender write ..... George

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 4/4/2011 10:43:00 AM

I see you all found some inspiration while I was not at the Soup this weekend. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and will be back again soon to read more Sara. May you have a week of good health, joy and sunshine to light up your life. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 4/4/2011 9:13:00 AM

Lovely lines between u and Joyce ..both amazing poetesses and both so warm and wonderful...good luck in the contest and may u meet one day in the future to share even more Sara my friend.. a nice tribute to a lovely lady from a lovelier lady ..luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/4/2011 8:31:00 AM

very touchy and full of feelings expressions, sara

Jeffry Cohan

Date: 4/4/2011 6:35:00 AM

IT'S POEFREE WHO MEANS NO ONE ANY HARM...dear, if you have to ask what an editor does, even w/your tongue planted firmly in your cheek, that proves you need me. We editors do what most poets do not do and that's to overlook words fundamental to the subject. AND MY OFFER STILL STANDS.....fondly, free-PLEASE READ ME EVERY DAY, it's a tutorial on how to submit poetry that may not be perfect in content, but owns all the cohesive words. Poetry ain't no hobby, it's birthed by a poet's blood.

Jeffry Cohan

Date: 4/4/2011 4:59:00 AM

THIS IS POEFREE AGAIN......READ YOUR LAST POEM TO YOURSELF AND YOU WILL DISCOVER THAT WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE SAYING SO WE THINK THE READER DOES TOO. HOWEVER, LOOK AT THE WORDS YOU'RE LEAVING OUT.....THAT'S WHAT EDITORS ARE FOR MY DEAR.....if u want, before you post a poem, send it to a pro....that's me and my address is freecee.cee70@gmail.com JUST TRYIN' TO HELP IS AWL! Poefree

Jeffry Cohan

Date: 4/4/2011 4:53:00 AM

NICE TRY! This is Poefree, and you commented on one of my poems using the word "implied" (profanity, oh heaven forbid)....well in case you don't know....the speaker implies the listener infers...I DIG YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR POETRY, yours in comments, commitments, and costume parties...POEFREE

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/4/2011 3:51:00 AM

really breathtaking, sara.. what joy if ever this would happen... i wish we can all have a meeting someday! awesome read with winning wishes... hope you're feeling good! :) hugggs!

Timothy Brumley

Date: 4/3/2011 7:11:00 PM

It's always great to share thoughts with someone who can relate, such friends are rare. Good luck in the contest Sara!

James Foulk

Date: 4/3/2011 7:05:00 PM

enjoyed reading this, thank you for reading my wasting time and for your comment, it was a strrange poem i wrote one morning, i just started writing and that is what came out, no rewrite. it was not one of my better ones. but thank you for taking the time to read it.

Michelle Mac Donald

Date: 4/3/2011 7:04:00 PM

That would be a lovely meeting, Sara! It fills a void when we talk or listen to another's grief or heartache. Sharing can be a source of healing for all. This makes me sad...wishing you and yours the best!! Mikki

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 4/3/2011 5:32:00 PM

Well done... enjoyed the read and the thought of you getting together for coffee..and more.BG

Don Johnson

Date: 4/3/2011 3:31:00 PM

Great poem Sara coffee and emotion flows within the common ground tears are there emotion gripped as words of comfort sound Don