Joyce Johnson Poet Verse

Now Is Your Time

No matter how many you’ve had
your birthdays shouldn’t make you sad.
You are free to wear unmatched plaid
and not tolerate fools.
For oldsters not a thing’s forbad.
You’re allowed to break rules.

Don’t worry about growing old.
It is your turn now to be bold.
Be proud of the years you’ve been doled.
It is time to have fun.
Don’t listen to what you’ve been told.
Golden Years have begun.

Won no. 5

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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 5, 2016 at 12:16 PM Amen to that, Joyce. Cool advice and a double scoop of loving this poem even more after reading it twice. Quite nice. I have a lot of catching up to do w/reading your massive catalog of poetry, dear lady. But I am loving the first foray. Love to always to you and yours. RW

Tahera Mannan July 13, 2011 at 8:34 AM Such a beautiful advice love. Many congrats for this win.

Carolyn Devonshire July 12, 2011 at 12:19 PM LOL There are many elderly in my community, Joyce, and I see the "unmatched plaid" often. As you say, though, no one says a word because seniors have special priviledges when it comes to fashion. Delightful poem! Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest! Love, Carolyn

John Freeman July 12, 2011 at 7:03 AM Joyce, Love your beautiful entry, Congratulations on a lovely piece. Agape, Moses

Wilma Neels July 12, 2011 at 5:55 AM Joyce, congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest.. I love the theme you chose for yours :-) lfde Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown July 12, 2011 at 5:24 AM Congratulations Joyce on your win in the "Rime Couee" contest of Dr. Ram Mehta. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 11, 2011 at 2:17 PM Congrats Joyce on another grand win with new form which is very expressive and impressive .. always perfection my friend..luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta July 11, 2011 at 2:01 PM My congratulations on this win in my contest, Joyce

Robert A. Dufresne July 4, 2011 at 8:40 AM Way to go, Joyce! My friend says at a certain age one just begins the youth of his or her old age. Nice enlightenment on the subject...

Andrea Dietrich July 4, 2011 at 12:09 AM GREAT message with the new form from Dr. Ram, Joyce. I see you did double the fun with it. Sure to do well in the contest! have a happy 4th tomorrow. Luv, Andrea