A Sonnet to Joy

Easy to rejoice in jubilation

For fair and festive victories in life.

And revelry proclaims the celebration

In rituals complete with drum and fife.

 

Praise to all who join in my elation,

Who frolic with delight my happiness.

To share the mirth and hoist a stout libation

And sing a song or two to my success.

 

But in the subtle ecstasy of others

I oft time lack the glee they entertain.

Perhaps a touch of anxious envy bothers

To douse my eyes with feathers of disdain.

 

Lord, help me find the wisdom to attend

The joyful celebration of a friend.