…ntaneous, irrepressible joy.
We can no more prevent it
Than we can prevent a volcano from erupting.
Or prohibit bubbling laughter
from effervescing from little boys and girls.
Joy is as natural as heartfelt grief,
And while inconceivable on one level,
Can be experienced simu…

Joy is Free
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Paul Causey

Jane Smallwood
Mar 27, 2022

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I can't think of anything more joyful than this! Thank you for the reminder, Paul—I needed it.

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Passionate about poetry; mine is a work in progress. I’m an editor who reads a lot, but when I read in my free time, I don’t change a word. Love to paddleboard!

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