Let Joy Kill You!

Keep away from little deaths. — Carl Sandburg

After cataract surgery — “I was born happy. My parents were always happy too!” photo by David S.

Reviving Q & A Monday!

What brings you joy?

How do you avoid little deaths?

Joy by Carl Sandburg

Let a joy keep you.
Reach out your hands
And take it when it runs by,

As the Apache dancer
Clutches his woman.
I have seen them

Live long and laugh loud,
Sent on singing, singing,

Smashed to the heart
Under the ribs
With a terrible love.
Joy always,

Joy everywhere -

Let joy kill you!

Keep away from the little deaths.

Header photo is a visitor to our hospital several years ago. “Why are you so happy,” I asked?

“I’m always happy, my parents were happy too,” he replied.

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