When All I'Ve Loved

When all whom I have loved are gone,
Dear Lord, when I'm the only one
Who cares if I should live or die,
When there is no one left to cry,
Then Lord, take me.

But if there is a single soul
For whom I play important roll,
Who might just stumble, lose his way
Without my guidance through the day,
Then I would be

Content to stay another while,
To give him courage, bring a smile,
Teach him to look to You above
For truest guidance, purest love
His way to see.

Then I would say, "My work is done.
On Earth there is no other one
Who needs the love I have to give.
No reason now for me to live.
Dear Lord, take me."


By:  Joyce Johnson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 5/16/2014 7:06:00 AM
A truly wonderful write!! Truly wonderful!!!!
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Date: 11/5/2012 1:22:00 PM
A wonderful write Joyce....congrats on an awesome win!
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Date: 11/3/2012 12:46:00 PM
Dear "MOM", Congratulations on a very well deserved Win "But if there is a single soul" "For whom I play important roll" Well there is ( me ) so YOUR still employeed by the LORD Here on earth LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Soup Son...Harry
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Date: 11/1/2012 2:13:00 PM
this is just wonderful. One of the better written ones I've seen with a religious message! congrats on top place.
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Date: 11/1/2012 6:34:00 AM
Great and really great! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 10/31/2012 4:31:00 PM
Superb!Wonderful write,Joyce...Congratulations on your well deserved win in this contest....
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Date: 10/31/2012 8:47:00 AM
wow!! I'm inspired with your poem friend Joyce! Congrats on your grand win!!
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Date: 10/30/2012 3:24:00 PM
Joyce - You have gently pricked my heart with this wonderful, humble poem of yours...what an inspiration you are!...Many congratulations - Tim
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Date: 10/30/2012 1:28:00 PM
Such a heartfelt write by you Joyce!Congratulations on your 1st place win!
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Date: 10/30/2012 11:22:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poems in the "Good Enough" contest. - Oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/30/2012 11:22:00 AM
Bravo! What a wonderful poem you have penned! Congrats on your well deserved win. :) Tanya
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Date: 10/30/2012 7:00:00 AM
This is so beautiful and very inspiring write, Joyce! My huge congratulations on your first win! hugs, LG
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Date: 10/30/2012 6:48:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem in SandyIvy's "Good Enough" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/30/2012 6:16:00 AM
a moving poem......congrats on your win
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Date: 10/29/2012 11:45:00 PM
MANY CONGRATS JOYCE ON A MOST SENSITIVE AND POWERFUL WRITE .. SWEET SUCCESS OF FIRST PLACE .. BEYOND GOOD ENOUGH .. GREAT EXCELLENCE LUV ..
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Date: 10/29/2012 8:20:00 PM
I love it Joyce... Congratulations with your wonderful and "Good Enough" poem in Sandy's contest. xox~PD
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Date: 10/29/2012 8:06:00 PM
A very faith filled poem. Lovely, and simply elegant. Congratulations.
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Date: 10/29/2012 7:18:00 PM
:-) love your good win' thank you' Sandy
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Date: 4/19/2010 7:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's (Any Which Way) contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/12/2010 2:32:00 PM
Beautiful, heartfelt write, Joyce!!!Definitely goes to my favs..will be one of my all-time favorites!! I love this...Love, Audrey
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Date: 4/5/2010 3:44:00 PM
Very selfless write- Congrats and Bless you Joyce
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Date: 4/3/2010 3:44:00 AM
You are a lovely person, Joyce. Pure love all goes to your loved ones. Congratulations on your winning this contest. (^_^) Noel.
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Date: 4/2/2010 10:21:00 AM
Love the sincerity and thought of this one, and a big congrats for making it on the list. LUv,Andrea
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Date: 4/1/2010 2:18:00 PM
I have often felt this way too, Joyce! Well written, and from the heart! ~ Congratulations on your honorable mention! ~ Love, Carrie
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Date: 3/31/2010 7:45:00 AM
Congrats on your success in my contest Joyce.Rgds Brian.My lates contest 'APRIL FOOTLE' is now
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