Taking Joy

One can take joy as eyes
glow and sparkle
One can take joy 
in smiles for no reason
Wish I could throw a bolt of 
love
At the residents of this city, 
this city, this state, this country,this world
      Life is a privilege
      together we can partake 
          of the banquet 
  As stars come out at night 
and the summer draws slowly to a close
Let us taste the sweet wine 
of love, of sex, of nature, of joy 
As you enjoy 
    the fruits of life 
touch the reality 
you may have missed 
in your younger, more hasty days
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Susan Avatar
September 12, 2012 at 8:35 AM
great advice! we should savor every moment. good descriptions too - I love throwing a bolt of love at people :)
Babcock Avatar
September 10, 2012 at 11:16 AM
We fail to take the joy of everyday living and as we grow older we begin to relax more and not be so hasty. Great advice. love phyl
Pettit Avatar
September 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM
A very impressive write with some good advice to us all both young and old. I now fit in the latter category.
Horne Avatar
September 4, 2012 at 2:45 PM
love this thoughtful write, Matthew. Yes, Anna A wrote some lovely work - I had to Google her stuff too
Dietrich Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 9:53 AM
This sounds MADE for a trip to Woodstock!!! That sounds so cool you are going there. ENJOY
Sweetheart Avatar
September 3, 2012 at 7:48 AM
such a brilliant and lovely poem with deep sentiments Matthew .. I luv taking the bolt of love to the city, state, country, world .. fantastic luv ..
Kendrick Avatar
September 2, 2012 at 12:35 PM
Life after 50 is nifty because a person slows down and starts to smell the roses..Enjoyed reaidng your creative work..Thanks for stopping by...Sara
Wellington Avatar
September 2, 2012 at 11:17 AM
Yes Matthew, please take me...LOL!!! My bad. a good write on this lovely Sunday Morn. One love. Joy Wells
Collins Avatar
September 2, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Life is to be enjoyed for sure. thanks for sharing
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace