Yesterday's Joys

Yesterday’s joys are more than a few.
In my mind they reside endlessly
like bright recollections rosy in hue
or the notes of a sweet melody.

Sorrow and pain won’t burden me, for
yesterday’s joys are more than a few.
Rich in blessings, I’ll never be poor.
Happy memories carry me through.

“Good old days” end; along comes the new,
and so much of it also is sweet!
Yesterday’s joys are more than a few.
With the new ones, my soul is replete!

Sweet recollections never will cease,
for no matter what strife may ensue,
I know in the end, I will find peace.
Yesterday’s joys are more than a few!


For the Bring Me to Life Poetry Contest of Aiyah de Torres

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/4/2017 12:21:00 PM
Congratulations on having this poem chosen to go in the Amazon Anthology Andrea! : )
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Date: 9/14/2016 5:50:00 PM
This is such a beautiful poem. I have to say that in the past few days since joining this site I have seen so many forms of poetry that I never knew the names of. It has created a new level of awareness for me. Thank you.
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Date: 12/23/2015 2:04:00 AM
Hi Andrea. Glad to see you in the list! I didn't make it though - hoping to make a come back in Screwed Contest, lol. Congrats for your WIN in the contest! ;-)
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Date: 12/22/2015 1:46:00 AM
Lovely write n win Andrea.. big congrats!
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Date: 12/21/2015 9:26:00 PM
Hi Andrea, nice to see you on Broken's winning list. SKAT
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Date: 12/21/2015 8:08:00 PM
Insightful write Andrea congratulations.
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Date: 12/21/2015 7:14:00 PM
Such a lovely poem, Andrea. Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 12/21/2015 6:10:00 PM
Congratulations, Andrea,"Happy memories carry me through," I sure love it. Hugs dear friend and have a very Merry Christmas with blessings of love, happiness, wisdom, and wealth.
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Date: 11/17/2014 12:50:00 PM
Great write as always. Congrats on your win!
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Date: 11/16/2014 3:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your win Andrea. It's wonderful when you can say those words.
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Date: 11/16/2014 10:58:00 AM
Hi Andrea...I see that you merit congratulations on yet another win! I love this quatern; it's written so effortlessly. [the first one I wrote was thanks to your contest:) ] // paul
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Date: 11/15/2014 5:34:00 PM
A reflection on positive experiences and past joys, I really enjoyed this.
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Date: 11/14/2014 4:04:00 PM
You've worked that repeated line in so flawlessly and I too love the upbeat message in this. Congrats on your win !!
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Date: 11/14/2014 2:41:00 PM
Andrea, I love the "glass half full" philosophy that comes through your words, along with the happy rhythm and meter. Congratulations on your win! 7+Fav. Sandra
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Date: 11/14/2014 2:28:00 PM
Such a wise and true way of looking at life. Congratulations.
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Date: 11/14/2014 11:54:00 AM
The joys of yesterday can be so pronounced that they can help us to bear today's ups and downs. Beautiful write! Huge congratulations on your win! pandita
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Date: 11/14/2014 9:59:00 AM
Such a light hearted poem this is.....much brighter than my own !!! Love it, Andrea!
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Date: 11/14/2014 5:05:00 AM
love this poem Andrea congrats on win hugs
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Date: 11/14/2014 2:40:00 AM
Got a smile on my face reading this positive poem Andrea - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/13/2014 9:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your win!!!!
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Date: 11/9/2014 1:03:00 PM
With your positive attitude, Andrea, yesterday's not so great memories will slide of you like a duck's back. And, like you say the joys of yesterday and today will carry you through and dim the past. Definitely a 7 and worthy of praise and sure to be top winner wherever and whenever you choose to place it.
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Date: 11/9/2014 8:48:00 AM
We live our live's in ethereal presence. That richly ages in timely essence. To understand all that's ensued. Reflecting scenes need to be viewed. Thanks for your loyal visits Andrea. Peace. :)
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Date: 11/9/2014 7:34:00 AM
I love this one! We choose joy and we choose to tuck away joyful moments to warm us when life gets rough.
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Date: 11/4/2014 5:53:00 PM
A great inspirational song and poem this is my very dear friend Andrea. I love it sooo much. A winner for me. Thank you so much for sharing! Good luck always! love lots and biggest hugs, Leonora -SM reply pls. tysm
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Date: 11/1/2014 2:15:00 PM
so very beautifully painted andrea warm excellent pen dear friend bless you
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