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Rise With Joy

Waking Up With Joy

By L.I.EPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Rise With Joy
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I choose to wake up every morning with joy

Not with fear that gives me heart palpation

Nor with sadness that creates a frown

Not with anger, stomping my feet

Nor doubt, dragging myself around

Not even with restlessness

Yes I rise

Only with

Joy

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L.I.E

Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.

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  • Maryam Batoolabout a year ago

    The last 'YOJ' did put a smile on my face ❤

  • Whoaaaa, a reversed Acrostic! You're so brilliant!

  • verse voyagerabout a year ago

    This is beautifully uplifting! I love how you focus on choosing joy over negativity. It’s such a simple yet powerful reminder to start each day with a positive mindset. Keep spreading this light through your words! 🌞

  • angela hepworthabout a year ago

    So beautifully positive!!

  • Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago

    I love your positivity, Emily. And your poems always remind us of the necessity of happiness.

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a year ago

    💖💖💖💖

  • Mother Combsabout a year ago

    Living with joy is the only way to live <3

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