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WHAT IS JOY

WHAT IS JOY?*
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What is joy? It’s a dance in your socks,
     a giggle that slips from a box.
It’s ice cream at noon,
     and a silly cartoon,
or finding a stash of old rocks!

*Note: I originally posted this poem on June 27, 2025, but later deleted it(www.poetrysoup.com › poem › what_is_joy_1742167).  This is my original poem and not a plagiarized one.

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Line Gauthier July 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM so sweet ~ love it

Bill Baker July 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM It knocked my socks off with humor, Sara. Thanks for the smiles today. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Karen Jones July 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM So fun and lighthearted! The photo is perfect too! Thanks for sharing again! sara Etgen-Baker July 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM thank you for your enthusiastic comments, Karen. Color me grateful....wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Gershon Wolf July 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM Love, love, love the first four lines, Sara. Excelsior! ~ Gershon sara Etgen-Baker July 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM well, thank you kind, dear Gershon...I especially appreciate 'Excelsior!' Wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Beryl Edmonds July 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM I love to dance in my socks - Dancing till everything rocks - A wiggle a day - Keeps bulges at bay - So that I can fit in my frocks…… Beryl sara Etgen-Baker July 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM your comments made my day, Beryl. I love 'A wiggle a day - Keeps bulges at bay--so clever you are, have a great week, Sara