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July.9.2023
Writing Challenge 'J' Words Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Constance La France

Joy

“Love with its inherent joy is a bait to catch souls. Throw it into the still waters and you can see water rippling with life around it”---- By Poet

Men are on an eternal quest, To find joy, looking here and there Not knowing true joy stems from within, Like the musk deer ignorant Of the scent emanating from its body. It is a treasure worth more than any riches One who has joy within, Can spread it to others. Is not this our mission in life? Giving the gift of joy, Spreading cheer all around, Splashing in the clear pools of mirth, Bobbing up and down in self-abandon! Like the cool breeze that blows Like a sweet symphony that flows It thrills and delights, And comes to nest, In hearts, pure and upright! Joy dissolves, Like sugar added to tea, Lending life a new flavour. Sorrows sink to the bottom, To be brought to the surface, With every slight stir, Like the dreg that settles, At the bottom of a teacup, Making it unsavoury to sip. Know life is not all joy Joys and sorrows together make life.
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La France Avatar
July 21, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Valsa, beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge J Words, and I love your quote !
Volumes Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 10:58 PM
Sadness is merely a stepping stone to joy such as we've never known..... Love your poem Valsa . Its true we cant have a rainbow without a little rain, and your Joyful poem says it perfectly. Congratulations sweet one, on your No.1 win in the contest.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 10:51 PM
reciprocating my congratulation for first placement. Blessings.
Alex Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 3:25 AM
"Joy dissolves, Like sugar added to tea" - Great comparison and simile. The entire poem is beautiful. Congratulations!
Buhagiar Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 10:15 PM
Dear Valsa, you bring me much Joy when I read such spiritual and delicate poem. May God bless you for your kind heart.
McBride  Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 2:58 PM
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NIV Love your poem, what joy received from reading your poem : )
Hind Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 1:22 PM
You got it! Very inspirational; uplifting poetry...
Narain Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 11:51 AM
Such a nice inspirational poem, Worth millions.
Goldsmith Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Your "JOY" is a wonderful write/picture/ending. Have a blessed day....................
Baker Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Wise words, my Indian friend. I love your example of tea to describe life. As a song Isang in my youth, "I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart." My prayer for humanity is that all can find the joy down in their heart. Thanks for sharing your lovely thoughts with us through your poetry, Valsa. May your cup run over with joy and Love. Bill
Pandit Avatar
July 9, 2023 at 5:18 AM
It is a treasure worth more than any riches--so true and well said, Valsa. A lovely poem you wrote.
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