Just Joy

I’ll here admit it: Life is tough.

Some days I think I’ve had enough.

Although I know it’s all been planned.

It’s hard to get the upper hand.

When circumstance goes ‘gainst the grain,

And daily drudgery does drain,

I hearken back, which takes a choice,

To listen to another voice.

 Ridiculous as it may sound,

Truth is, the downcast will be crowned.

When wrong’s removed and right is raised,

I know who will be ever praised.

Today is hard. There is no doubt.

I’m tempted to prolong my pout.

But I will hold my ground, prevail.

For happiness to joy does pale.

c2018 by Linda Ann Nickerson

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Theme art – adapted from public domain image

Still from Cleopatra, 1917

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