Joyce Johnson Poet Pantoum

On Aging

Relentlessly the years go by.
As if it were an evil crime,
Defensively I bravely try
To fight the ravages of time.

As if it were an evil crime,
I'm giving age the old heave ho.
To fight the ravages of time,
The lines and grey will have to go.

I'm giving age the old heave-ho,
Defensively I bravely try.
The lines and grey will have to go.
Relentlessly the years go by.



For Jared's Pantoum contest.

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 23, 2010 at 8:54 AM Congrats Joyce on your HM in the Pantoum contest.. a wonderful write and honor for u to enjoy my friend..with luv.. age is the dilemma of all of us ..luv...

Carolyn Devonshire September 23, 2010 at 8:36 AM I really love this pantoum, Joyce. Congratulations on your placement in Jared's contest! Love, Carolyn

Doris Culverhouse August 26, 2010 at 5:43 PM enjoyed!

Jared Pickett August 26, 2010 at 3:42 PM Wonderful.... Thank you for your entry Joyce, I enjoyed reading your Pantoum... Good luck my friend...:JP}

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 26, 2010 at 2:03 PM Terrific write Joyce and a great entry Jared wil certainly luv... my entry is "Destiny Deprived" .. my usual passion write for Mr. Jared..haha..good luck my friend.. with luv.. am airborne at this moment..

Carolyn Devonshire August 26, 2010 at 1:40 PM A terrific pantoum, Joyce. Let's both give old age the "heave ho" and try to enjoy our remaining years with a youthful spirit. I can certainly relate to this one, dear. Best wishes in Jared's contest. You're aces to me! Love, Carolyn