The Pair

Love & Joy passed by me
Strolling hand in hand
And though I only glimpsed the two
I thought them both quite grand

Joy had light around her
A bright and golden hue
Love -- a staunch and handsome beau
Bid even birds adieu

The rain had come before them
The sky the clouds did blot
Yet beams of light now warmed me
Though sunshine there was naught!

The breeze that trailed behind them
Tossed my clothes and hair
Surprise, for one who's quite controlled
I bothered not to care

Something in their passing
Had left me feeling light
Weight rolled off my slouching frame
And now I stood full height

The countenance of my soul had changed
From shades of gray to gay
I cast my cares away from me
And turned to walk their way.

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