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Ode to JOY
Joy, sweet Joy! Like a shooting star, you left as quickly as you arrived but not before swiftly inserting yourself assertively into my life and affecting every part of it. I always admired your ability to find praise and words of encouragement for everyone around you. You were the ultimate cheerleader, filled with love and opinions on everything and everyone. You were unapologetic in your pleasures. I mean, who else likes “The View”? The thought of that show makes me cringe. And yet, I smile at the thought of you devouring every word said by these “brilliant women” as you called them. You were somehow able to make people feel…