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Joy Is a Choice

the cues to glee a soul should see
      are meant to shine through dark
         those acts of worth creating mirth
   that bloom from heaven's spark …

exquisite things the spirit sings
      to feign sweet pleasure's ploys
         revealing smiles within our trials
   and converting hurts … to joys.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Daniel Avatar
December 3, 2022 at 7:12 AM
Beautiful poem, Greg:) not seen you around for some time, hope you are doing well:)
Watt Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 5:13 PM
Bard, I love the yin and yang of your philosophical approach to life and how often it comes out in your poetry as it does here. "Revealing smiles within our trials", I can so relate (and wish I had written this). Beautiful flow and evocative message. Well done, friend.
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 17, 2022 at 10:04 AM
Your poem is inspirational Greg, with a great message. Wonderful internal rhyme. Have a great day. Blessings xxoo
Hankins Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Gregory, I really like the way your poem flows along from line to line with excellent rhymes. Nice writing!
Mcintosh Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 3:56 AM
I love this one... a inspiration from the imagination. Love it. God bless you. Love, Gina
Seeker Avatar
August 16, 2022 at 12:06 AM
Beautiful! Love it!
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