...having peace and harmony
not just for a short while
wearing a long smile
even if there is no money,
that's a mark of joy...

all pain seems to vanish
courage rise above blemish
hope marshaled in a new way
and night turned into day,
that's a mark of joy...

no memory of past hurt
abandoning bitterness of every sort
empowered with soul-lifting content
embracing everyone without contempt
that's a mark of joy...

bursting with renewed energy
calm as the still waters
freed from every fetters
feeling like a "Majesty "
that's a mark of joy.
© Emmanuel Samuel Akpa