Joy That's Not Shared

... is joy that's less fair ...

Little loses more value

Than joy that isn't shared

If you feel it, reveal it

Let no effort be spared

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2023

Reviews

[Marie]

Joy that isn't shared dies young (Quote Anne Sexton from her poem "Welcome Morning") because it doesn't last. As human beings so many never reveal their true feelings to their loved ones and there's nothing more sad than somebody saying "I wish I had told him/her how very much I loved him/her, when that person dies. We need to share with each other more, especially the happy and joyful occasions, because we are quick enough to share the sad and sorrowful things which happy, yet hold back on the positive and joyful. Very thought provoking write. You say so much in so few words, Jim. Love this poem! I enjoyed reading. Thank you for sharing...

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much, especially for the Anne Sexton quote, which I really think is great. ~Jim

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Jim...

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we share discomfort and negative feelings so easily, wish we could share the joy as easily.
j.

[Desert Knave]

Quite right. Thank you. ~Jim