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Joy's a Choice

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The cues to joy that souls employ, meant to remand the dark, Exquisite things our spirit sings extolling pleasure's kiss ... All acts of worth creating mirth are lit by Heaven's spark, And seeking smiles within our trials, the key to finding bliss.

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Hannah Borke

Date: 8/11/2017 5:31:00 PM

I know on thing for sure -- my entry will not take first place

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/11/2017 11:19:00 PM

Don't SAY that, Hannah - it's all about what that particular judge enjoys, and I'm sure you stand as good a chance as I do - I'm just a hack! Blessings, friend - I'm going to read yours now. :-)

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib

Date: 8/11/2017 8:56:00 AM

Wonderful rhyme :) good luck!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/11/2017 11:18:00 PM

Thank you, Maureen - so appreciated, Friend! (If you and others in these comments are entering I'm in trouble!) :-) <3

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/11/2017 7:48:00 AM

Heaven's spark always glows best, well written, Greg:)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/11/2017 11:17:00 PM

Indeed! Well-said, my friend, and thanks so much! :-)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/11/2017 7:06:00 AM

Beautiful rhyme on happiness--well done--good luck for the contest!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/11/2017 11:16:00 PM

Thanks, Vijay ... very kind of you, my friend! Blessings!

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/11/2017 4:29:00 AM

I find my bliss within myself each and every day! And I share it with my family and with others here and there, all of my friends! This poem exudes this happiness that comes from inside, that which we all seek to find...I try to find it everyday, I just hope others see it in me as well! What a delightful piece you have written Greg, I really enjoyed reading it this morning, Great Work!!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/11/2017 11:14:00 PM

Thank you SO much, Russell - what a wonderful comment! I wish I could say I have found that happiness, but I'm still searching ... I think I'm beginning to learn, and to stop looking ELSEwhere for it, but it takes creating new habits, I think. I'm getting there ... slowly! You are spot-on, and I'm following your plan! Thanks again, Friend! :-)

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/10/2017 11:09:00 PM

Hi Greg, beautiful rhythmic lines with sweet internal rhymes, a total joy to read. Loved it !! Good luck! :)

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 8/10/2017 11:11:00 PM

Thank you SO much, Susan, that's very sweet of you - I'm pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! :-) <3