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Happy Birthday Ms Johnson

The price of wisdom won't go unpaid As lessons learned enshrine their toll But dreams will ne'er submit to grey Nor the immortality of your soul So sing o' heart that must be heard To all who wait and cherish grace Of willing minds that could be stirred And see true beauty from your face On this day we pay true due To one who's life lives as a kiss With pride to say that once we knew One whose thoughts could bring such bliss Happiness to you always, Ms. Johnson

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Robert Lindley

Date: 5/21/2018 10:08:00 AM

Tribute superbly written by one of our very best poets here. About one of our very best poets here. A fav....

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/21/2018 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Robert...

Chris Hagy

Date: 5/16/2018 11:01:00 PM

Lovely Tribute Charlie ...especially the last verse :) Have a good day :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/21/2018 2:37:00 PM

thank you Chris...

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/8/2018 5:10:00 PM

A gift of a poem is something to cherish as it speaks more to the heart than anything else. Lovely write for Joyce. By the way...Jack is back to writing. :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2018 12:51:00 PM

Good to hear that, thanks Eileen...

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/2/2018 1:34:00 AM

Excellent tribute. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/2/2018 10:41:00 AM

Thank you Ravi...

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/30/2018 12:45:00 PM

A very moving tribute, Charlie. A poetic tapestry of such emotional depth. Great write, my dear friend. Love and joy always.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/2/2018 10:40:00 AM

Thank you friend Freddie...

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/28/2018 8:52:00 AM

Exceptional verses and thought in this gem my friend. A most fitting and well deserved tribute to a wonderful lady. A fav....

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/28/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Robert...

Silent One

Date: 4/27/2018 4:02:00 PM

Beautiful tribute to a wonderful lady and poet..

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/28/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you SO...

Jan Allison

Date: 4/27/2018 1:44:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/28/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Jan...

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/27/2018 8:17:00 AM

What a lovely tribute Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/27/2018 9:32:00 AM

Thank you Richard...

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/26/2018 8:53:00 AM

Beautiful Tribute, Charlie

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/26/2018 1:57:00 PM

Thank you Harry...

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/24/2018 9:44:00 PM

Congrats on your lovely tribute, Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:19:00 PM

Thank you Line...

Eve Roper

Date: 4/24/2018 7:26:00 PM

Wonderfully written tribute to Joyce, Charlie, congratulation on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:17:00 PM

Thank you Eve...

Bartholomew Williams

Date: 4/24/2018 11:19:00 AM

Charlie, thank you so much for creating and sharing this beautiful birthday wish to Joyce Johnson and gift to all of us!! Congratulations on a fine poem and another win! :) Bartholomew

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:15:00 PM

Thank you Bartholomew...

Paul Callus

Date: 4/24/2018 11:08:00 AM

A beautiful and fitting tribute to a charming and talented lady, Charlie. Congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/25/2018 1:15:00 PM

Thank you Paul...

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 4/24/2018 2:41:00 AM

Excellent and nice poetic tribute to lovely lady. Enjoyed reading it.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/24/2018 9:23:00 AM

Thank you Ravi...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/23/2018 5:39:00 PM

So pretty, Charlie. BIG congrats for your win.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/24/2018 9:23:00 AM

Thank you Andrea..

Joyce Johnson

Date: 4/23/2018 10:59:00 AM

What a very nice poem. I am so proud of the many kind words. Thank you. Love, Joyce

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:13:00 PM

My very great pleasure Joyce, happy birthday...

Elaine George

Date: 4/23/2018 8:06:00 AM

A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, Charlie. Many congrats on your fine win. Sincerely, Elaine

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:13:00 PM

Thank you Elaine...

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 4/23/2018 3:04:00 AM

A gorgeous write, Charlie - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:12:00 PM

Thank you Gregory...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/22/2018 8:19:00 PM

Congrats and such a respectful, Ms. Johnson.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:12:00 PM

Thank you Kim...

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 4/22/2018 6:06:00 PM

Thank you for writing such a nice poem to honor Joyce, Charlie. I'm sure this will bring her smiles. Congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:11:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn...

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/22/2018 11:05:00 AM

A beautifully written tribute Charlie :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/23/2018 1:11:00 PM

Thank you Heidi..

Pashang Salehi

Date: 4/18/2018 5:55:00 PM

A very beautiful and charming tribute ...

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/19/2018 10:26:00 AM

Thank you Pshang...

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/18/2018 4:33:00 PM

I wish I had written something this beautiful to celebrate Joyce's 100th birthday Charlie! This has got to be included in one of the top poems chosen! I loved how you honor her. This is going into my faves Charlie. : )

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/18/2018 4:38:00 PM

You are too kind Connie, Thank you...

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/18/2018 2:51:00 PM

A charming tribute Charlie..grace and bliss adorn your words..beautiful lines like..On this day we pay true due To one who's life lives as a kiss..best for a win.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/18/2018 3:37:00 PM

Thank you Vijay...