Joyce Johnson Poet Kyrielle

Tragedy Is More Enjoyable Than Comedy

I consulted myself and we’ve agreed
That no more sadness do we need.
I’ve had my full share of tragedy.
Please Lord, have some mercy on me.

Before I check a touted book out,
I riffle pages, see what it’s about.
I put it back if sadness I see,
Please Lord, have some mercy on me.

I tell myself it’s only a tale
It shouldn’t hurt to hear them wail,
But I’d rather read of hilarity,
Please Lord, have some mercy on me.

I feel every pain the hero feels,
I even stop to share his meals.
Don’t let him die in agony,
Please Lord, have some mercy on me.

Give me a book that makes me laugh.
I haven’t laughed enough by half.
I don’t want to read a tragedy,
Please Lord, have some mercy on me.



For Dr. Mehta's contest

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 26, 2010 at 3:49 PM Congrats Joyce on your super win in Dr. Ram's contest with this amazing entry my friend.. so expressive and quite impressive a write.. enjoy your grand win tonight with luv..

John Freeman October 26, 2010 at 3:24 PM Congratulations Joyce, on your well deserving win. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire October 26, 2010 at 2:44 PM I know how you feel about the comedies providing a much-needed relief, Joyce. Excellent poem! Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Love, Carolyn

Dr Hitendra Mehta October 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM Congrats on your win in contest ...........Luv/Best wishes always......Hitendra Mehta

Carol Sunshine Brown October 26, 2010 at 9:33 AM Congratulations on your win in Dr. Ram's contest Joyce. Love, Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta October 26, 2010 at 8:15 AM You have expressed mixed feelings on both comedy and tragedy, I enjoyed it. Joyce. Congratulations on this well deserved win, Joyce

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2010 at 11:16 AM LOVE how you did this one. I love kyrielle form too. Way to go . I hope it does well in the contest. LUv, Andrea

Charles Henderson September 28, 2010 at 12:34 AM This is very nice. I like the form, which I have not tried to write yet. Good luck in the contest. Charles

Dr.Ram Mehta September 27, 2010 at 1:44 PM Thanks for supporeting my contest, Joyce

Diane Locksley September 27, 2010 at 12:53 PM Life is filled with enough hardship, Joyce. I'm with you! Give me the comedies. Take care, Diane

Wayne Sapp September 27, 2010 at 12:22 PM Nicely done Joyce! Loved the last stanza! Wayne

Carolyn Devonshire September 27, 2010 at 12:06 PM I read many more plays than I see peerformed, Joyce. I was a speech and drama major in college. With novels, though, I prefer a happy ending. You're correct in what you said about viewing plays in the third person and seeing things happening to other people. I am more inclined to associate with characters in novels than in plays. Thanks for your comments. Love, Carolyn

Carolyn Devonshire September 27, 2010 at 11:47 AM I admire your honesty, Joyce, in your antithesis to Dr. Ram's premise. The reason I have held so many limerick contests is because I love to laugh. I don't take the limericks seriously as life brings us so much tragedy. Still, when I visit Broadway, I am more inclined to enjoy a drama over a comedy. It has something to do with the lasting impact they have. Always a great read from you, dear. Love, Carolyn

Susan Palli September 27, 2010 at 11:28 AM Loved it!