Joy: Taller than happiness, in three spells

life flourishes in simple things.

(Revised—originally published on August 14, 2019)

Longer days of the glorious sun

leaning into north

illuminating the earth so bright

bringing blue skies light up ‘til night.

And on the shore of Lanikai,

two bask in warmth:

Dare to bare—

they’re contemporaries of the golden sands.

The scent of ocean,

the tang of young,

the aroma of mustards and molasses—

In summer breeze, freedom is found.

Summer is a reminder

of the priceless human warmth

And that true joy lies in simple things.

Oh, I’m glad not to be grand.

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