Joy's a Choice

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

August 11, 2017 at 5:31 PM

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

Gregory Richard Barden

August 11, 2017 at 11:19 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 Pigeon Tart

August 11, 2017 at 8:56 AM

Wonderful rhyme :) good luck!

Gregory Richard Barden

August 11, 2017 at 11:18 PM

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

Joanna Daniel

August 11, 2017 at 7:48 AM

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

Gregory Richard Barden

August 11, 2017 at 11:17 PM

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

Vijay Pandit

August 11, 2017 at 7:06 AM

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

Gregory Richard Barden

August 11, 2017 at 11:16 PM

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

Russell Sivey

August 11, 2017 at 4:29 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

August 11, 2017 at 11:14 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! :-)