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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 19, 2011 at 7:23 AM
this is good! I enjoyed the picture you have painted.. cory
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April 13, 2011 at 5:54 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
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April 7, 2011 at 9:12 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.
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April 6, 2011 at 12:19 AM
Very endearing, Sara. Wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady. Lainie
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April 5, 2011 at 4:53 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
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April 5, 2011 at 2:34 PM
This is wonderful, SAra. Joyce is so sweet! (soupmail)
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April 5, 2011 at 12:19 PM
soul mail, dear one!
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April 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM
enjoyed mom....
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April 4, 2011 at 4:58 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
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April 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Delightful poetry Sara, an absolute joy to read. Good luck in Michael's contest with this gem of yours....:)
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April 4, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Good luck in the contest with a tender write ..... George
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April 4, 2011 at 10:43 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
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April 4, 2011 at 9:13 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..
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April 4, 2011 at 8:31 AM
very touchy and full of feelings expressions, sara
Cohan Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 6:35 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.
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April 4, 2011 at 4:59 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 [email protected] JUST TRYIN' TO HELP IS AWL! Poefree
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April 4, 2011 at 4:53 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
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April 4, 2011 at 3:51 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!
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April 3, 2011 at 7:11 PM
It's always great to share thoughts with someone who can relate, such friends are rare. Good luck in the contest Sara!
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April 3, 2011 at 7:05 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.
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April 3, 2011 at 7:04 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
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April 3, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Well done... enjoyed the read and the thought of you getting together for coffee..and more.BG
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April 3, 2011 at 3:31 PM
Great poem Sara coffee and emotion flows within the common ground tears are there emotion gripped as words of comfort sound Don
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