Joy, Hope, and Kindness

Joy, hope and kindness are catching They spring with a sprightly hello The friendships they make are still matching They form with a heavenly glow For joy is a culture of caring And catching the downtrodden heart The burdens that many are bearing Are borne by the strength we impart Our hope is the balm of our sorrow The heart of our will to survive The courage to cope with tomorrow Is keeping the future alive But hope is not kept in a vacuum A vacuous voice on a plain When life is a colorful costume A rainbow of pride in the rain The kindness we show is infectious It spreads by the fires we stoke It carries to people around us Who follow the lead of our smoke If kindness is key to our mission And joy is a jubilant sight Then hope is a happy decision To follow a future of light.