What I Have Kicked Off My Bucket List

WHAT I’VE KICKED OFF MY BUCKET LIST.

Kicked off to do’s before I knew, 
the term called,” Bucket List.”.
What we teens termed, “chasing our star”
”our dream” or … our heart’s “wish.”

With twenty -five bucks chased dream, from
Georgia, New York, on a train, 
Chasing dream involving fashion,
chase little piece … of fame.

 “Times” Classified Men's ad. answered,
interviewed by Vice President.
Didn’t get job, we’re fifty years wed,
glad on interview …went!

Christian Dior my design used,
next a New York award.
Georgia’s Woman of Achievement”
humbly … thanked my Lord.

In Macon, Georgia I started
“First Fridays” events here.
Through namesake, Joycine’s Art Gallery”
my art and others … cheer.

Deathbed promise made a best friend, 
poetry publish and write.
In “P.S. Anthology,
a bucket wish … delight.

My Bucket list greatest, check off,
was my son Paul's birth.
Of all awards  received in life,
God’s gift… greatest on earth!

Contest  What Have you Kicked off Your Bucket List
by Chantelle Ann Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Wolf Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 5:34 PM
The miracle of a baby certainly tops them all, barbara... It's the ultimate creative act; makes us worthy of being created in His Image. Blessings and Bounty, Gershon
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January 17, 2021 at 3:51 PM
Dear Gershon, Sorry didn't see this or a notice. I always appreciate thoughts from you, please stay safe. Again thanks for visit.
Tor Avatar
December 11, 2020 at 5:50 PM
Love this piece blessings...
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
January 17, 2021 at 3:54 PM
Hi just saw this, sorry late saying thank you. Look forward to hearing from you again I hope. I went to your site and will visit you again. Stay safe in 2021
Lee Sr. Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 10:35 PM
Wonderful Barbara what a glorious right beautiful hope that came at your grasp what an accomplishment what a foray of joys Passion bountiful beautiful blessed bucket list seems as though you accomplished it, Write on! Congratulations on being placed in the P.S. Anthology. Yeah!!
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 23, 2020 at 8:41 PM
James almost forgot, congrats on being in the Anthology. This is the first time my being published. You dear friend have always encouraged me and I thank you.
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December 23, 2020 at 8:33 PM
James Thank you for visiting, so good to hear from you. Answering an ad in Men's classified, gutsy thing for a girl to do in the 1960s V.P. didn't give me the job, but he became my husband., father of my child..Who knew??
Allison Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 12:22 PM
wow what amazing achievements, thanks for sharing your talents with us on soup:-) hugs jan xx
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 8:12 PM
Jan. thanks, for visiting and your kind remarks. My greater joy has been painting and teaching in my studio, promoting other artists in my gallery before retiring. Taught art until the virus. Greatest Joy of all, teaching Bible by subject over the phone. A great blessing and comfort to so many. Take care and I will read your poems.
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December 8, 2020 at 11:18 AM
You certainly have achieved what you set out to accomplish, Barbara. You are multi-talented as a poet and artist. How awesome that Christian Dior used your design! So happy that I'll see your work when my copy of the anthology arrives! Congrats on your win. Best wishes, Carolyn
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December 8, 2020 at 4:40 PM
Carolyn, appreciate your kind thoughts, and the new friends this win has extended to me. I enjoy the challenges involved in trying to write, more difficult than painting, or teaching the Bible subject by subject. Thanks again.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 8:31 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a story and bucket list. Love your line, "God’s gift… greatest on earth." So very true. Enjoy your win with blessings............
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Congrats, and wow, what a great bucket list you've had.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Andrea in New York my bucket ran over, so grateful. Getting my husband through the men's section of Times and later birth of son Paul, was the best of the best
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:30 PM
Andrea in New York my bucket ran over, so grateful. Getting my husband through the men's section of Times and later birth of son Paul, was the best of the best
Evans Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 8:51 AM
Congrats on your win! Yes, children are the best gifts.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:27 PM
Marilene thanks for visiting. Only one in my bucket. my friends had more, why didn't I? As an artist, I designed a card that said, " Darling, Of course, I have only one child, I did it right the first time" LOL
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December 7, 2020 at 6:46 AM
Barbara, a big CONGRATS on your win with this descriptive, enthusiastic poem! Janice
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 6:58 AM
Janice, appreciate hearing from you. The contest made me remember my yesterdays. Thank you!
Agustin Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 5:23 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 6:39 AM
Beata, thanks for reading, appreciate your precious time. Stay well
Krutsinger Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 6:36 PM
Your son’s birth is definitely the highlight of your bucket list, and being a Mom is something we can never kick off the list. It is clear you know this by your telling poem.
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 7:26 PM
Thank you so much for your comments, especially about my son. Giving natural birth to him at age 35 was a biggie on my bucket list. Be visiting you, my new friend.
One Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 8:18 AM
Nice one Barbara.. Enjoyed your poem..
Barry-Nishanian Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Silent one. Nice, coming from you is special to me. Thank you and please stay well
Blown Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 11:14 AM
...verrry interesting vay to put eet....to 'half' keek zee bucket so many ways..... stan sand
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December 4, 2020 at 6:27 PM
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