Joyce Johnson Poet Quatrain

More Than Gold

What is the worth of a long, long life,
If when that long life ends,
One has more than enough of earthly wares,
But is devoid of friends?

When I am called before the Lord
To kneel at His Holy Throne,
I hope to report I have treasured love
Over anything else I may own.

The love of family and friends
Is a gift that's beyond compare.
The longest of lives would go unmarked
Without family and friends who care.


For Gareth James' Inspirational Contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 24, 2011 at 5:55 AM Joyce,a belated congratulations to you in the contest of Gareth James "Inspirational". Love, Carol

Robert A. Dufresne February 17, 2011 at 5:20 PM a beautiful and thought provoking write, Joyce. A reality meditation. Congratulations on your first place win here.

Robert Pettit February 15, 2011 at 4:03 PM The worth of a life must be a lot, especially when gold is around $1300 a troy ounce. This is a good write worthy of a win in the contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta February 14, 2011 at 6:32 PM Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Joyce

Tahera Mannan February 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM This is a beautiful write my friend. Many congratulations for this gem.

Sidney Beck February 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM Well done ! you have gained a much-deserved win in this contest….best wishes….Syd

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 13, 2011 at 6:41 AM Super congrats Joyce my friend on your first place win in the Inspirational contest with this elegant entry ... enjoy a super win with luv so well deserved ..so brilliantly written ...

John Loving Iii February 13, 2011 at 5:17 AM congradulations. and thank you for letting me know about my winning. this is a gem. John H Loving III

Sidney Beck February 13, 2011 at 2:03 AM absolutely agree with every word.....my sincerest congratulations and best wishes.....Syd

Wilma Neels February 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM This is a real beauty and so true Joyce, congratulations on your well deserved win.. love Wilma

Debbie Guzzi February 12, 2011 at 2:29 PM sigh...congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Carrie Richards February 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM Indeed....treasured love more than anything else is all one could hope for! Congratulatiions on this worthy poem, Joyce! Love, Carrie

Carol Sunshine Brown January 21, 2011 at 4:30 AM I am stopping by this morning to read your amazing poetry, and to thank you for your kind comments on mine Joyce. Love, Carol

Joe Maverick January 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM such true words Joyce, though every day the worldly values try to overcome this way of living.oh!"thank you for the good wishes.

Eiken Laan January 13, 2011 at 3:59 AM This is inspirational, beautiful. Love is worth so much more than anything:))