Family, Friends and Fun

By Joan Lewis

Some of my poetry is inspired by someone’s action, some come by way of sight, sound or a feeling I may have. Some of my poems don’t come at all. Those are the most challenging ones because they force me to go in search of them.

I jot a poem because it’s fun and it’s a contribute to society. Even if no one knows I’ve penned the verse, it gives me pleasure knowing it has been created and at any time someone may read it. I can only hope they enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 24, 2007
• ISBN: 9781664138193

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Copyright © 2007 by Joan Lewis.

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CONTENTS

POEMS FOR THE NATURE LOVERS

A Ladybug Lives in My Room

My Flower Garden

Notice Nature At Play

Strawberries

Portraits of My Love

My Sunroom Porch

Don’t You Just Love a Majestic Tall Tree

The Sun Is Shining

A Feather Is Beautiful

Whirlwind Affair

Tomatoes

Crunching Leaves

A Love For All Seasons

Fall Time

Golden, Crimson Leaves Dance Free

Take a Ride In a Hot-Air Balloon

The Cautious Squirrel

The Other Night I Stood Outside

The Wind Blows You a Melody

Warm Apple Pie

The Dancing of the Stars

PRAISES AND HOLIDAYS

God, Please Be Near

I Will Take This Day and Embrace It

God Knew

Isn’t Mother’s Day Great

Father, This Is Your Day

Those In Need

Lawrence Lewis

Robert Lewis

God Placed You Here

I’m Thankful

Sprinkle Kisses

Have You Seen Jesus?

Life’s Ups and Downs

Dance, The Angels Said

Smile, That’s Your Sunshine

When I Arose This Morning

Today

The Gift

Wrapping The Christmas Gifts

Christmas Time

A SENIOR MOMENT

Happy 83rd Birthday

A Gift Of Giving Love

Remember When You Were a Kid

A Penny, Just A Penny

Growing Old Together

New Hubby, New Home

Think

Rainbow

Love Is

Little Butterfly

The Beauty Of The Sun

Seize the Opportunity

Think Nice Thoughts

Tranquility

Flaming Flash

I Have a Little Granddaughter

What Did Mr. Battisti Give Us?

Cuddly Grandpa

Old Man Alone

Where The Heck Did That Come From?

Oh Grandchild, Take Me Back In Time

An Illusion Of Time

Medgar Johnson

Watching the World Go By

POEMS FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Picnic Time

It’s Family Reunion Time

The Proud Black Dad and the Barber

Let’s Do Something Fun

Sharing a Dream

A Special Birthday Gift

Andre’

My Godson

Aren’t We All Poets

Boring Corporate Class

Slim and Trim

I Am a Poet

Write a Poem

Pen and Paper

Corporate Frazzle

Ms. Wilson and the Beautician

My Grand Debut

Faithful Feast

My Friend

What Is a Precious Friend?

The Wisdom of the Wizard

I Retired a Little While Ago

Gale’s Party

Family Fabric

The Moment

Listen To You

Moments Meant to Be

Idiosyncrasies

Mr. Charming

Beware!

Don’t Let It Blow Your Mind

POEMS JUST FOR FUN

Bubbles

Little Elves

The Mused Hands

Lollipops

Balloons So Big and Bold

Blub and Chub

Wake Up, Wake Up

Treat Myself

Spanish Princess vs. Wild Woman

Moon Flight

Playful Dog and Rat

Joan Lewis

dedicate this book to her mother, Emma, who always encouraged her and sat aside time to read Joan’s work. Joan want to also give a special thanks to her dear friend, Margaret Lynn, who motivated her to stop procrastinating and publish her poetry. There is extraordinary gratitude which she wish to extend to all of her family and friends who took time out of their busy schedules to read and/or listen to her poetry. Marshall Lewis, her husband, has always been an inspiration to her and has assist her in so many ways and for that she thank him.

POEMS

FOR THE

NATURE LOVERS

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A Ladybug Lives in My Room

A ladybug lives in my room

She flies around humming a tune

She lands on my nose

Then heads for my toes

A ladybug lives in my room

My Flower Garden

My flower garden’s filled with