Ode To Joyce J

Ode to Joyce J.
Would that I could write to her a magical verse
that she would enjoy for just an inkling of the spell
cast in the joy wherein I myself immerse,
when I drink in the drafts from her literary well.
 
Her poems ripple like flowers in the breeze,
cascading lovely and wild as you please,
avalanching down the hills around the trees
of life’s pain, reality and turbulent seas.
 
From As time goes on and the Twilight,
The Garden rose and Blackberry wild,
The folds of your Mama’s Apron
And your Vows to the lovely Christ child.

For  these and so much more of your lovely self
 you’ve shared with us ,
Thank you Joyce and God bless you forever.
Robert A. Dufresne
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 9:31 PM
Congrats on your winning poem, Robert. Well done.
Johnson Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:38 AM
Thank you so much Robert for reading my poetry and remembering. I was thrilled to find your poem here. It is such an honor. I will be reading and writing more soon. Love, Joyce
George   Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 7:54 AM
A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, Robert. Many congrats on your fine win. TOP NOTCH in my humble opinion. Sincerely, Elaine
Barden Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 2:51 AM
A gorgeous write, Robert - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)
Johnson Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 10:41 PM
oh Robert, I love your poem. Thank you so much. Wish you could come to my birthday party. Love, Joyce
Roper Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 9:52 PM
Congratulations on your win, Robert, great tribute to a great lady! Hugs Eve ~`*
Rodrigues Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 8:14 PM
Beautiful throughout, especially third verse! Congrats, Robert!
Devonshire Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 5:51 PM
Your poem is going to make Joyce smile, Rob. I love the way you described the way her poems "ripple like flowers in the breeze." Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 5:20 PM
Dear Robert, this is stunningly beautiful! I am sure Joyce will love this tribute to her.
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