A picture of your eyes so bright
makes it easy to sit and write.
They twinkled every time you smiled
and nothing ever got you riled.
It's you who gave the sun its shine,
you made starlight look so divine.
You made this world a better place,
a treasure to the human race.
Somehow; some way we did connect,
two decades plus in retrospect.
Sweet memories of laughter shared
reminds us all of how you cared.
So John we'll never say good-bye,
thinking of you we'll look on high.
And when the sky has rainbows bright,
we'll think of you and be alright.
Joyce Le Lievre
(sunny day)
© Joyce A. Le Lievre, All Rights Reserved
September 22, 2008
Author notes
This tribute is done in loving memory of our special friend.
John R. Chevalier - May 27, 1946 - September 19, 2008
He will never be gone from our hearts or minds.
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a lovley tribute, a beautifully rhyming poem also, so good to be back and reading up on all my old friends, it seems your sunny side still shines through in yoour words such a lovley smooth flowing poem
thanks
abigail
was
heart on sleeve
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Dear, dear Abigail, of course I remember you. Thank you so much for your lovely words of praise and the applauses also. If you had known our friend John you would know how special this write was to me. His brother-in-law read it at the church not long after the funeral during a gathering for those who have just lost someone close. Our friend Dolores was unable to read it as she is so lost without her other half. Thank God she has a big family to help her and friends who will always be there for her. I hope you are well. Love and God bless you always, Joyce
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SO SWEET!!!!
Oh I am positive your heartfelt and loving words will reach him and bring a smile to him.'s
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Kevin, Thank you so much for your lovely words of praise and I'm sorry it's been so long. I am not doing well right now. I will be here as soon as I can. Love and God bless you my friend, Joyce
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that shows how good people can make the world a better place....and the words reveal the intimate relationship becoming closer when missing ...the person who gave the sun its shine needs to be immortalised in words like this ..the rhyme is also very appreciable...nice poem
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nilav, John made the world a wonderful place to live in. His loving nature and laid back personality were two of his most wonderful qualities. I miss him so much. Thank you for your lovely words of praise. Love and God bless, Joyce
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oh Joyce
We all know the tragedy of loosing a friend,family or neighbor,and it hurts to the core, I shed my tears as this beautiful dedication was read, very touching and so loving! welcome back my sweet sis,,,
Linda
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Linda, John was one person who made life worth living for all. I bawled my eyes out when I got the call from our friend Dolores and I am still so sad that God chose him before his time. I wish he took me before John. It's never fair and I just want Dolores to have him back so much so. Thank you for the applauses and your loving words. You are the greatest! Love you sis, Joyce
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amazing poem from an amazing poet, keep it flowing
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Aaron, Thank you as always for your sweet words of praise and for reading my work. I hope you are well my friend. Love and God bless, Joyce
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SO VERY DEAR AND SWEET!!
These are very special words for a truly special person in your life.
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Kevin, Thank you again for your lovely words of praise and your applauses. You are always here. That means a lot to me. I will be back soon. Love and God bless, Joyce
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The final stanza about brought tears to my eyes. This is a beautiful piece in memory of your dear friend, so soon in his tragic passing. I've away from AP for much of the summer, and I'm happy to read your works again!
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Carrie, Thank you so very much for the applauses and such lovely words of praise. You don't know how much your words mean to me. I have been away and will be for a bit. I will be back as soon as I can and till then you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love and God bless, Joyce
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It is good to have you back, Joyce, even with a sad poem like this. Lovely rhymes, and great flow, as can always be expected from you.
I recently wrote a poem, called "Too Late", which you may like. Hope you are back to stay this time, Joyce. AllPoetry is not the same without you, you know! 
Hugs to you and Jeff, from the Henriksen trio. Jim
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Jim, Thank you my brother, both for the applauses and your words of praise. The words mean more than you will ever know. I will try to be here soon. Having a bad time right now. Hugs to you, Mon and Ole from Jeff and myself! Love you bro! Joyce If I had a bioligical brother I truly wish he was you. I miss you!
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