BIO: Joyce Penson Merriwether is an accomplished poet and educator. Her pieces reflect a myriad of topics, life events, and literary influences. She resides in Illinois.

PUBLICATIONS:
Legacy poetry book - $10.00 directly from author + $3.95 shipping
Masterpiece (2008) poetry book - $19.34 from Amazon
Description: Masterpiece is poetry from the heart and soul. The writing includes experiences in love, loss, joy and seeking God. The topics range from achievement, fulfillment, relations with friends and family, animals, human imperfections and strengths. These poems are a source of hope and inspiration.
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POEMS
Haiku II

Just keep on dancing
The beautiful part inside
Of you
Will appear

—Joyce Penson Merriwether


Fall in Love with You

If you wake up one morning
And there’s only you
What will you do
Other than boo-hoo-hoo-hoo

The answer…
Fall in love with you
Trust in yourself
Do all and more than you ever
Thought possible
Be good to yourself
There’s time and place
Room and space
For the human race
Who await your unique contribution.

—Joyce Penson Merriwether