Happiness Versus Joy Poem by YURI DURAAN

HAPPINESS is sun and sand and
white foam on waves…
its freckles that tease you in the
mirror and twinkles in your eyes
its visiting your favourite coffee shop
and drinking tea from real dainty cups

JOY is sitting on the beach when the
sun rises and smelling the surf as it
rolls towards your toes…
it is looking in the mirror and finding
something beautiful there – an
appreciation of self…
it is drinking tea and feeling the hot
liquid sliding down your throat,
warming your heart to your surroundings
and knowing that you know that you know
that you know….

You are truly happy