Joy of life
To live the strife
Of loving every day

Love gave me a great gift
Sun flare on dappled face
Reflection of the opal
In the late day sun
A chance to become someone
better than
I ever would have been

Joy of life
To live the strife
Of loving every day

Love expands my heart
To capacity serene
Then joy and sorrow explore
the space created therein

Joy of life
To live the strife
Of loving every day

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