Joy Gives Me Hope
– Neil Matkin (2017) The beauty of people – all people Hard to miss but some do The depth and texture of their stories Life through unique eyes There is food and dance and joy The knowing twinkle in the eyes The thrill of new life The sadness at departure Same needs evident Maybe natural to focus on differences Peccadilloes so magnified No water mostly in ephemeral streams Hate and distrust build even though We are mostly the same There…