Joy

Joy gives herself readily to the masses
They cough and sputter and spit her out
Not willing to accept and cherish her

She is not rebuffed 
Tries a multitude of times
Egged on by optimism and hope
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Hankins Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 12:07 PM
Yes, yes, and it is sad that she is so often rejected for morose and droll.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 10:18 AM
I do not understand it myself
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