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Joy Within

Where has that joy source gone
the one I thought was infinite
taken for granted
dried up like youth

One shovelful of dirt after another
one disappointment too many
finally crushing that little joyful kid inside
as if casually extinguishing
nothing more than a campfire

Why should joy and hope be so threatening
to these stubborn people with their big feet
wielding their power just being mean

I want to leave this world where it’s a sport
for big people to crush the little ones
I want to move and live among gentler folk
the ones who need to live their joy
have ambitions and aren’t afraid to smile

I want to wear my hopes and speak my dreams
I want to move and live in a world
where all the little people go around free
spreading wide the wings of their big soul



AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on May 3, 2018 for contest EARLY MAY STANDARD sponsored by  BRIAN STRAND

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/6/2018 8:42:00 PM

I want to go with you to this joyful place Line. Let’s go now!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2018 9:10:00 PM

Thanks, Caren. I'll be by to pick you up later. LOL

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 5/4/2018 10:05:00 AM

May you live in a world of Bliss and thrive in Beauty! A well penned write dripping with genuine wishes and emotions. Stay blessed dear Line.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2018 9:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, dear Besma. Most appreciated.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 5/4/2018 9:54:00 AM

I, too, want to live with the "little people - who live their joy" and "spread the wings of their big soul" - simply magnificent - must make this a Fav!

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/6/2018 9:11:00 PM

Thank you so much, Michelle. Most appreciated.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/4/2018 2:23:00 AM

Thought provoking verse line, it takes me back to my carefree days as a carefree child full of happiness and joy. Back then bad news didn't apply, that was for grown ups. Good luck. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/4/2018 12:31:00 AM

I hope this places with him. A very good entry.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/4/2018 1:12:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. Much appreciated visit and comment.