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The sun wants to shine
The sun wants to shine, trees impatient to turn green wait their time; snowflakes fall unhurried to the ground, and declare, “This day is mine.” ____________________ Joyce E. Johnson © 2016Filed...
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Sometimes there are things…
Sometimes there are things that need to be pushed aside; I know they can wait for more urgent things today, and my focused energy. ~~~ What is important is setting priorities, precedence of things,...
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Embracing autumn
Dry leaves blow, like crisp bits of fine paper, scattered in all directions. The sun fades slowly into dusk and cool, dark autumn nights. ________________ Joyce E. Johnson (2016)Filed under: Autumn,...
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October days
There are nature trails where leaves and trees turn a bright gold, yellow, orange, and farms and fields grow tall corn and pumpkin vines on the ground ~~~ where kids run and play in a corn maze and...
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Hurry! Shoot me, quick!
Winter is coming. He looked my way, his mouth full. “Wait please! One moment.” “Let me get my camera.” A quick shot. Then time to flee. _______________ Joyce E. Johnson (2016) This is my post for...
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Reflecting back
This photo was taken from the boat’s stern while on a sunset cruise off the coast of Kaua’i Island, Hawaii while on a recent trip. The sun goes down on Kauai’s deep turquoise sea; a peach colored sky...
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A New Spring
So happy to see birds returning to my tree, and squirrels too, at play. Spring has come. I feel so blessed to just be here, and be free. ~~~~~~~~~~ Joyce E. Mannhalter In true Tanka form I welcome a...
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When frustrations mount, Your patience and faith tested, You have no control; All you know is to worry. Give it to God, and let go! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joyce E. Mannhalter © March 2020 Have you ever felt...
View ArticleLife as we know it now
There’s lots of advice for life as we know it now, but we’ll get through it. Stay positive, encouraged, God is our source, and our joy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Joyce E. Mannhalter (C) March 2020 “Praise be...
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A fresh wind of God Is sweeping across the earth With hearts turned toward prayer Beseeching a risen Christ Seeking help to heal their land ______________ Joyce E. Mannhalter © April 2020 With much of...
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