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Category: Lancaster, Joyce

My Coat of Many Colors that Mama Made: Joyce Lancaster

03/20/2023 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

As a youngster surrounded by the neighborhood kids I felt I did not fit in. So one-night mom told me, "hey Dolly, I make you a coat of many colors". Mama put love into every stitch she skillfully knitted. The next day, she presented it to the small and meek Dolly who many years later … Continue reading My Coat of Many Colors that Mama Made: Joyce Lancaster

Change: Joyce Lancaster

02/18/2023 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

ChangeNever the same AlwaysVariedInterestingUncertainScaryGood Opportunity for growthIs always thereCannot be avoided

Pain and Pleasure: Joyce Lancaster

01/16/2018 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

We all experience Pleasure and pain We should think Of the Perseverance Of the human spirit What a pleasure it is To see old friends and family Laughter and children who Haven’t seen snow before Are enchanted by The sight of snow angels The pain of howling Winds which is adversity It is something All … Continue reading Pain and Pleasure: Joyce Lancaster

Look Inside Your Heart: Joyce Lancaster

12/13/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Through the eyes of another Simple as a child’s smile White as snow Soft as a kitten As white as the lights On the Christmas star All lit up A new beginning is going To come while we wait For the first snowfall A blissful hope is born Let’s not lose that Joyous wonder of … Continue reading Look Inside Your Heart: Joyce Lancaster

Licorice Lines Scrambled: Joyce Lancaster

08/15/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

I like licorice the lines remind me of twist and turns like twizzlers I love any kind of licorice I also see lines that remind me of a never ending maze that pet rats may find challenging. Also, the lines reminded me of a peppermint candy cane, it may be an entrance way with many … Continue reading Licorice Lines Scrambled: Joyce Lancaster

Love: Joyce Lancaster

05/12/201707/12/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

It is unending, infinite everlasting

Not harsh

It is forgiving

Untitled: Joyce Lancaster

04/11/201707/10/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Winter's thaw
global warmming extreme cold
or hot temperatures
I hear that the environment is suffering.

Timeless: Joyce Lancaster

03/10/201707/10/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Love is from the heart
Comfort
Serenity
Enduring through

Winter: Joyce Lancaster

02/10/201707/10/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

Winter’s thaw
global warming extreme cold
or hot temperatures
I hear that the environment is suffering

Colour Your World: Joyce Lancaster

01/11/201707/10/2017 ~ kaleidoscopeonline

When you have bumps in the road
of life look at the positive
things that you have-
being your health and home security
the love of family or a friend.

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