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Choose Joy Over Pain

Would It Be Better

By L.I.EPublished 12 months ago Updated 12 months ago 1 min read
Choose Joy Over Pain
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The world comes with its own pain

Like sickness and grief

Why do people see the need to add to it

With hatred and greed

Would it feel better to bring us some relief

But you rather make us sicker and profit to make us feel better

Even make money off our grief

Even death ain't free

That's some bad dealing

And very greedy

You a joy stealer

Would it be better to choose joy over pain

But you rather watch our world go up in flames

You trade in joy for chaos

And peace for greed

Too much hate for people to just simply disagree

But I ain't losing my peace for people who wants to rule rather than lead

The line between heaven and earth is looking even clearer

You can never steal joy given by The Joy Giver

The one who always delivers

Jesus my provider

He makes me a stronger fighter

inspirationalperformance poetrysad poetrysocial commentaryStream of Consciousness

About the Creator

L.I.E

Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.

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  • Rachel Steinmetz12 months ago

    It’s hard sometimes but so true…

  • Tiffany Gordon12 months ago

    Amen! Love it! 💕

  • Latoria Hall12 months ago

    This is by far the best poem that I have ever read. Great job Emily!

  • Lana V Lynx12 months ago

    This is deep and powerful. Love you Joy poems, Emily!

  • Mother Combs12 months ago

    Oh, gladly!! Joy, Joy, Joy, deep in my heart!

  • verse voyager12 months ago

    lovely

  • Gosh that second stanza is sooo true! Loved your poem!

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