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Barefoot...
by Joyce E Bowling
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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Life is what we make it...
we can enjoy the day, week, years, life
by the choices that we make!
Just a thought from this Kentucky mountain girl...as I worked/enjoyed my garden yesterday...


 




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Reviewed by Sharon Whitworth Daring Sunshine 7/1/2009
Touch the soul of this Texas city girl.
LOL!
Sharon
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila 6/3/2009
So much truth in so few words. Life is indeed what we make it!Nicely done Joyce.

Anna
Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green 8/14/2008
Simply grand!:) Makes me wish I could meet you at Mammoth St. Park [Hope I'm recalling its name right.] Love the picture, by the way.
Simple joys best, y e s !! xOx 'Pea' xOx
Reviewed by Cryssa C 7/3/2008
I love feeling moist dirt between my toes... but, dry dirt... in my shoes... YUCK! hee, hee...
Thanks for sharing the images of such simple things... it helps me to remember that there is so much more to life, if we will but allow ourselves to enjoy the simple things of life.

Cryssa
Reviewed by SOULFUL SHEE G. Pulsing In Passionate Purple PassionS 6/29/2008
I chose it with you my friend!
I must have God's earth soil between my toes!
Love this honest heartfelt write from your very own soul!
The simple I must have to be glad...
Write On!
Warmest Blessings and Inner Peace, Warrior Purple Gypsy Passion Sheexoooo

STay Positive!
Reviewed by OnepoetGem * 6/25/2008
eat, drink and be merry Joyce, live and have fun regardless, great motivaling verse, hugs
Reviewed by Southern Comfort 6/24/2008
It was a joyful experience to walk barefoot with you! HUGS! SC
Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader) 6/24/2008
Love the poem, love you, and love your beautiful thoughts, blessings Holly
Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen 6/23/2008
Thank you for sharing these beautiful poems with us here, and giving us a peek into the place you call home
God Bless
Michelle~
Reviewed by Sandie Angel 6/18/2008
Joyce, beautiful indeed!!! You've made me wish I was there too with you.

Sandie May Angel :o)
Reviewed by Gwendolyn Thomas Gath 6/18/2008


"loving and living the dream
of a simple life…a style that I chose!"
Love your "Barefoot" my friend
The simple life of just living and loving life, wonderfully grand.

A beautiful contemplation,
~Gwendolyn


Reviewed by Sheila Roy 6/17/2008
Joyce,
So many folks try to be someone they are not. You are proud and comfortable with who you are and that's refreshing!! Thank you for sharing this poem~
Sheila
Reviewed by MaryGrace Patterson 6/17/2008
I enjoyed this earthy poem.. When I was youg , i loved to feel the dirt between my toes, now I wear sneakers.. No garden this year , only a few tomatoe and pepper plants...M
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 6/17/2008
Barefoot is certainly the way to go and you show us why, Joyce. So much more is felt through the souls of our feet, I reckon. You are soaking up healing and restoration with every step. Wonderful holism and contemplation here. You bare feet help me BREATHE! :)) TY Kate xx
Reviewed by Amber Moonstone 6/15/2008
Yes this is splendor in simplicity!
You go girl, and enjoy that soil between your toes. loved this Joyce.
Peace, love, and light,
Amber "V"
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 6/15/2008
The older that I get, the more that I enjoy life's simple things - and working in my garden is truly one of them. And walking barefoot on Mother Earth is marvelous!
Reviewed by Karen Palumbo 6/14/2008
Awww, so beautiful and brings such delight and truth to any soul. Each one unique yet when blended together sweet music sounds....

Be always safe,
Karen
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson 6/14/2008
Not a thing wrong with it Joyce..
My best....
Ron
Reviewed by Elizabeth Price 6/14/2008
Beautiful peace and contentment. Liz
Reviewed by Randall Barfield 6/14/2008
I'll try it with my feet this summer. It's fun. Later that bath or shower feels extra great. Cheers
Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper 6/14/2008
This is such a true write and speaks the truth for each of us. From the earliest period in life when we begin to make decisions and choices we cater to our many interests, learning many things. Some of them are discarded in time while others seem to have lasting power, providing us with hobbies, activities and joys that bring a great deal of fulfillment and make each of us uniquely who we are. Excellent write, Joyce.
Reviewed by Rose Rideout 6/14/2008
Beautiful and peaceful Joyce, thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose
Reviewed by Regis Auffray 6/14/2008
I used to cultivate grapes and found it rather therapeutic. I enjoyed this poem, Joyce. Thank you for sharing it. Love and best wishes,

Regis
Reviewed by Mary Lacey 6/14/2008
Joyce,

This is such a great poem about the simple things in live that need to be appreciated. Loved it.

Mary
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 6/14/2008
A place of wonderment - discovery - peace. You take me there, Joyce, if only in verse - well done. Saving this to escape to again and again -

(((HUGS))) and love, karla.
Reviewed by Rebecca Lerwill 6/14/2008
Oh yes. I'm right there with ya! This Utah girl gardened yesterday as well. As of right now? - I'm barefoot!
Love and miss you, Joyce!
Becca~
Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado 6/14/2008
Nice!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D
Reviewed by George Carroll 6/14/2008
A garden can bring one to love the bountiful beauty nature can give us and we so the selecting.
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 6/14/2008
Great offering....thanks!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 6/14/2008
Joyce, once I collabored with some other poets in a book called "Barefoot in the park", your poem took me back there, to the same thoughts and feelings...and those qirks...

Georg
Reviewed by Morning Star 6/14/2008
Beautiful write and I agreed with your words of wisdom
Life is what you make I could see myself
relaxing while fishing!!
Excellent visuals!
Brilliant write!!
Peace Love and Light.....Morning star
Reviewed by Flying Fox Ted L Glines 6/14/2008
Very nicely penned, Joyce - I could feel my toes and the sod, like it should be for everyone. We can always walk insulated on rubber and leather, but it is so nice to touch the ground.

Ted
Reviewed by stan nassano 6/14/2008
hi Joyce ,i to shed my sandals yesterday,thunderstorms ,here in Northern Ky...mud lots of wetness,so retuned to what i know as a kid ..barefeet....here at the campsite....enjoyed your write,
Stan


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