Inspired by What do you see #229
gift someone some joy
make life a tad easier
it’ll uplift you too
Tag: joy
One Of The Boys
Inspired by What do you see #223
playful and joyous
second only due to birth
his name is uncle
Glee
Inspired by What do you see#218
loved ones laughter
where one giggle ends
then another begins
their joy
palpable
rubbing off on me
Paying It Forward
i’m
always
excited
to be a part
of the triumph which occurs around me
the success of others inspires me
chance to attain
my desires
rising
joy
Joy
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #159
a carefree child
such uninhibited glee
radiating delight
Terry
Thanks for the prompt, Sadje! What do you see #157
While I might resemble the words in this image, I think I will dedicate this post to my bestie, Terry Susi. Not only do these words describe her, but the whole vibe of the picture speaks her name. Watch below. You’ll understand.
Walk With Me
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #135
nature surrounds us
the delicate breeze
entangles the tree branches
as we breathe in green waves of fresh air
dainty flowers rise up to greet us
painting a pretty picture
the birds follow along our path
filling our space with lovely melodies
clasping your hand
and meeting your eyes
i feel connected to everything
and yet still distinctly separate
John Collins
Intellectual Beauty
Don’t judge the cover
Intellectual Beauty
Hiding in plain sight
JOY…
Just let yourself be mindful
Open your heart, free your soul
Yearn no more and be JOY!
On a Day like This
Life doesn’t get any better than this
Soaking up the joy
From the radiance of our day star
Sitting is enough
Nothing to do
Watching the day go by
Gentle clouds soaring
Flying with the spirits of the sky
Open Love
No longer hiding
In Fear of insolent stares
Love for all to see
Safe Haven
Nightmares and Dreamscapes
Playground of the subconscious
Hiding Memories
Re-enacted, Translated
Safe haven for the mind’s eye
The Meaning of Us
Eyes see entwined souls
Hearts beat in time as one heart
Eternal Rapture
~~~
Author of Of Magick, Myths and Monsters and A Dark State of Mind; John is a self-proclaimed poet and storyteller. Hailing from the coastal city of Swansea in Wales, his passion for writing stems from his childhood imagination. It’s this passion that’s kept him fascinated, and a lover, with all things “Weird and Wonderful”. John was first featured in May 2020 as well as published in The Sound of Brilliance.
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Sylvia Simmons
Jazz
Jazz, voice music
swinging me smooth
giving me now
Words From a Dream
In the coolness of the day
when the evening sun goes down
There I will take my rest
when I hear the Robin sing
it’s the sign of Spring
My thoughts drift to you and
the love we knew
Love You
I love you more than words can say
I love you in a grand way
It’s beyond love, my passion for you
There is nothing I wouldn’t do to prove my love is true
~~~
Sylvia Simmons, a retired public affairs specialist, began writing poetry in her teenage years. As founder and president of SiHoWa Publishing, she authored Feelings Collection, three novels: Anything but Love, An Affair with a Stranger, and Beyond Love. And, A Cancer Survivor’s Journal – The Longest Day of My Life. This is Sylvia’s first feature on The Short of It.
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LOL
Inspired by Sadje’s What do you see #119
rare in today’s world
a joyous interaction
laughter infectious
I Write Her 