Joyce Johnson Poet Lyric

Lemon Trees

I know the land where the lemon-trees flower.
My love met me near them, to linger an hour.
I kissed him, I hugged him and smelled the sweet scent,
And prayed it stayed with him, wherever he went.
The day was so perfect, the skies were so blue.
The fragrance entrancing and love was so new.
He broke off a blossom and gave it to me,
And promised his love for an eternity.
My friends were so happy to plan bridal showers
And my wedding bouquet was of lemon-tree flowers.

Written  7/15/ 18

Sponsor;  Julia Ward

Contest "Pretty Poem, Please

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Francesca Pappadogiannis August 6, 2018 at 12:43 AM Splendidly heartwarming. Congratulations Joyce.

Charlie Smith August 2, 2018 at 3:05 PM Lovely Joyce, congratulations... Joyce Johnson August 2, 2018 at 6:11 PM Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Joyce

Julia Ward August 2, 2018 at 10:06 AM A treat to read for its romanticism. Congratulations for a high win in my contest, Joyce. Joyce Johnson August 2, 2018 at 6:10 PM Thank you Julia, for my 3rd place win in your contest. It was a fun contest

Susan Gentry August 2, 2018 at 5:19 AM Congratulations on your win! :) Joyce Johnson August 2, 2018 at 6:11 PM Thank you Susan.

Kim Rodrigues August 2, 2018 at 4:30 AM So pretty, Joyce! Ahh! Congrats, sweet lady! A fave! Joyce Johnson August 2, 2018 at 6:13 PM Thank you for your kind comments. I have not had time to enter many of late, but this one was fun.

Subimal Sinha-Roy August 2, 2018 at 3:47 AM Congratulations, Joyce on your win with such a sweet lyric. Joyce Johnson August 2, 2018 at 9:54 PM Thank you Roy for reading and liking.

Sunlite Wanter July 31, 2018 at 6:32 PM What a picture of young love!

Dale Gregory Cozart July 31, 2018 at 12:26 PM Lovely and lilting, Joyce. Good luck in the contest.

Brian Densham July 31, 2018 at 11:14 AM Delightful! Thank you

Jack Horne July 26, 2018 at 10:46 AM ahhh, lovely - I love this scent too. So pleased you liked the poem, dear Joyce, & that you had such a great birthday xxx

Harry Horsman July 26, 2018 at 5:13 AM Joyce, This is so beautiful, in fact one can sense the Lemon-tree flowers. Your words bring out the whole pageantry.

Susan Ashley July 24, 2018 at 10:54 PM Joyce, your lovely poem is just so pretty, romantic and tender. Simply stunning! Best wishes for a win! ~Susan

Tikar Osuru July 24, 2018 at 5:30 PM Hi Joyce, this is such an inspirational write. I love it.

Barry Stebbings July 21, 2018 at 10:08 AM A really lovely romantic poem, Joyce. I hope it does well in the contest. // Barry

Carolyn Devonshire July 16, 2018 at 8:11 PM Oh, this IS lovely, Joyce. I don't know if it is based on reality, but I imagine lemon-tree flowers would have a very nice scent. Best wishes in the contest. (The extra syllable you had in that line from your limerick could have easily been changed and I think that's how you read it. I read it a few times and thought I knew hat you intended to write.) Maybe Santa will bring you a poetry notebook. They're lovely prizes. Hugs, Carolyn

Wendy Watson July 16, 2018 at 3:55 AM What a beautiful start to my day! Whether fictional or a true love story, this certainly consititutes a very 'pretty poem' with a wonderful flowing rhythm. Thank you, Joyce

Connie Marcum Wong July 15, 2018 at 9:34 PM Oh, I just love this wonderful poem Joyce. It made me feel very emotional and happy. I hope it gets top placement. It is a Fave for me! Also, Happy Birthday! I know I already sent you a card but I have been thinking about you and your 100th celebration! Blessings, Connie : ) xxoo