Ode To Joyce
Well tell me now Joyce, for heaven’s sake,
how you’re always getting the breaks?
You must have been really smart in school.
You can do more than you think you can do.
All the years haven’t slowed you down.
You just keep on marching all around.
Your looks don’t show the passing of years.
There’s no reason ever to shed tears.
You may be in Kansas.—Far away.
This gives you more time to pray.
A lot is going on, besides the lies.
But, the parade is not passing you by.
You keep up on all that is happening.
yet, you still keep your family laughing.
Joyce, you’re a flower, ready to bloom.
When you walk in you light up the room.
Your husband is a lucky man indeed.
He got a flower garden with this little seed.
The perfect example of one who trusts God.
Turning all worries over to Him with a nod.
Living life to the fullest each day of your life.
Never looking back on the worry or strife.
You have memories, like we all do.
But, yours are as sweet as honey dew.
Those who are your friend are truly blessed.
Even acquaintances are touched like the rest.
Family members know the jewel that you are.
Even your BFF admires from afar.
——————————————————R. W. Johnson—–(2013)