What Brings Me Joy…

It’s feeling the love pour out of our precious hearts,

and hearing the laughter,

from distant memories…

Joy is jumping into deep waters,

and knowing that you have nothing to fear —

It’s dancing on high rooftops,

Getting lost,

And gazing into a symphony of drunken sunsets…

Sometimes it’s just saying “hello,”

After I haven’t seen you in a while,

Or feeling the warmth of your company,

Just to reassure that we will make it through.

For joy is a simple thing,

But like a camera it can flash*

& blind,

If we never care to stop,

Just to take it all in…

So love yourself as you would love others,

And though there is much you wish to do,

Fly amongst the clouds with vibrant colors,

And hold a few hands if you need to,

For joy is something genuine,

& pride…

Well, that’s something see-through.

So raise a glass every so often,

I promise it won’t kill you,

Let out a laugh if you must,

& show the world the real you <3