The Powdered Wig

THE POWDERED WIG OF JOYCE JOHNSON

A wonderfully powdered wig,
like esoteric snow, fashioned
with an avalanche of wisdom,
for children and grands, too big.

The inscription on blessed face,
with so many poetically divine
words, wrinkled with fine lines,
aged flame of auburn’s embrace.

This hundred year so and so,
with so much artistic love, thrives,
through seasons of buttered life,
spreading beatific banquet for show.

Lord, you see the invisible one who
will one day meet your visible son.
Let ladies and gents court her words.
Let glorious fruit of Joyce’s voice accrue.

4/12/2018
Happy 100th Birthday!

Relates to poem by Joyce Johnson: I Feel Invisible
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 9:28 PM
Congrats on your win, Kim. Well done.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 10:01 PM
Thank you!
Williams Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 11:28 AM
Kim, I enjoyed this lovely tribute to Joyce. Congratulations on your strong placement in the contest, as well! All good things to you! :) Bartholomew
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 2:45 PM
And to you too, Bartholomew! Thank you!
Callus Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 10:37 AM
A very fitting poem to commemorate Joyce's 100th birthday, Kim. Congratulations on your deserved win. Regards // paul
Rodrigues Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Thank you, Paul!
Smith Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 1:31 PM
Lovely work Kim, congratulations...
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 3:56 PM
Thanks, Charlie!
Johnson Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 10:32 AM
This is so lovely and I answered it yesterday but it didn't get through. This morning my computer is working again and I am writing again to tell you how lovely it is. Thank you. Love, Joyce
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 1:17 PM
I am so glad you enjoyed it! Blessings and Happy Birthday, Joyce! Love Kim
Barden Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 2:48 AM
Oh, this is my favorite, I must say ... gorgeous and thoughtful and so heartfelt, yet constructed with poetic excellence and imagination ... I love this wonderfully-phrased tribute, Kim - superb! Congratulations, my friend! :-) <3
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 6:14 AM
Thanks so much, my friend! <3 Kim
Gentry Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 12:56 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful birthday poem.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 6:14 AM
Thank you, Susan!
Roper Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 9:48 PM
Congratulations on your win, Kim, great tribute to a great lady! Hugs Eve ~`*
Rodrigues Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 10:37 PM
Thank you, sweet Eve!
Gaul Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Kim, your caring self is remarkable and admirable. It makes your submission all the more meaningful. Poets have this great empathy you know and you live it.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 8:11 PM
Thanks so much, Greg <3 Kim
George   Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 6:13 PM
I have commented on this poem before, Kim. I new it would rank high on the winner's list. Many congrats! Elaine
Rodrigues Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 6:40 PM
Thank you, Elaine! :)
Devonshire Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 5:43 PM
Kim, you studied Joyce's poem and found great inspiration. She is going to love your poem. Thank you for entering this beauty and congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 22, 2018 at 6:40 PM
Thanks so much, Carolyn! :)
Warrior Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 5:20 AM
Very well done my friend...a great tribute to a great lady...^WW^
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:10 AM
Thank you, WW!
Krutsinger Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 12:17 AM
This is a fantastical tribute to a fine lady; and I know she will treasure it forever! Well done, well written, well felt.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:11 AM
Thank you, Caren!
George   Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 11:56 PM
Joyce is an incredible lady...still writing your wonderful poetry. She is an inspiration to all of us. Such a lovely tribute you have written for her, Kim
Rodrigues Avatar
April 13, 2018 at 8:11 AM
Thank you, Elaine!
Poteet Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 7:57 PM
What a tribute to a grand poet. She will love it I am sure. You honor her well.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 12, 2018 at 7:59 PM
Thank you, Reason! It is my honor to honor her :)
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