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Reviewed on July 1, 2009

Touch the soul of this Texas city girl.
LOL!
Sharon

Reviewed on June 3, 2009

So much truth in so few words. Life is indeed what we make it!Nicely done Joyce.

Anna

Reviewed on August 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

Reviewed on July 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 Poetess of The Soul Sheila G

Reviewed on June 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 *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on June 25, 2008

eat, drink and be merry Joyce, live and have fun regardless, great motivaling verse, hugs

Reviewed by Southern Comfort

Reviewed on June 24, 2008

It was a joyful experience to walk barefoot with you! HUGS! SC

Reviewed by ~ Holly Harbridge (Reader)

Reviewed on June 24, 2008

Love the poem, love you, and love your beautiful thoughts, blessings Holly

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen

Reviewed on June 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 May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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 Mary Patterson

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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 (Reader)

Reviewed on June 14, 2008

Not a thing wrong with it Joyce..
My best....
Ron

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on June 14, 2008

Beautiful peace and contentment. Liz

Reviewed by Randall Barfield

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 14, 2008

Beautiful and peaceful Joyce, thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on June 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 Desertrat

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 14, 2008

Nice!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by George Carroll

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 14, 2008

Great offering....thanks!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Georg Mateos

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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 (Reader)

Reviewed on June 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

Reviewed on June 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