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Joy

Came crying to this unfamiliar sphere, Mom, Dad, siblings instilled joy in my fear, They showed me smiles, the world all aglow, And through my cries, my smiles did grow. Childhood's playground, a canvas of delight, Unbridled laughter, soaring to new heights. Past and future blend, time stands still, Living in the present, where joy fulfills. Youth's wild dance, with dreams unfurled, Passion's fire, igniting our world. Embracing love's sweet joyous melodies, We chase the sun, on life's open seas. But seasons change, and youth fades away, Wisdom whispers, embracing shades of gray. Yet joy still lingers, in moments treasured, A tapestry of memories, forever measured. The autumn leaves gently fall from the trees, Life's cycle turning, with graceful ease. With each passing season, beauty thrives, In moments cherished, our joy derives. With hands well-worn, we savor every day, Knowing the fragility of time's ballet. For joy resides not in age nor strife, But in the celebration of a well-lived life.

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Date: 7/21/2023 10:04:00 AM
Jay, wonderful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge J Words !
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Date: 7/11/2023 10:24:00 PM
Back to your sweet poem with Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 7/11/2023 3:31:00 AM
"With hands well-worn, we savor every day, Knowing the fragility of time's ballet" - A very beautiful writing on joy. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/10/2023 11:53:00 PM
This is a wondeful poem Jay, and a lesson for all of us. To teach a child to turn their fears into a smile is to encourage a brave adult. Fear is just an emotion, and it can be stifled with the right care advice and love. You depicted this very well Jay
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Date: 7/10/2023 2:19:00 AM
This is so good Jay, love every line… Belle
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Date: 7/8/2023 10:03:00 PM
Such a lovely poem. I love every line of it. But the last stanza is preferred to all other lines. Yes, joy lies truly in a well lived life! All the Best in the contest, dear friend!
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Date: 7/8/2023 4:28:00 PM
what a lovely uplifting poem Jay:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 7/8/2023 3:51:00 PM
Your rhyming was exquisite, Jay, and a very uplifting poem to read. I especially like the last verse. We should all enjoy our lives more. Thanks for sharing, my friend. Bill
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