the Importance of Joy

Joy enthusiastically circles me I jump in the air, attempting to touch her She dances a merry step Slightly out of touch, laughing at my efforts The trees watch and snicker Their leaves flickering silver and green Understanding better than I Joy is more important than we will ever know For when we are gone, joy is gone Hope is buried, for without one there cannot be the other The wind and I stare at the trees Understanding the importance of joy