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Joy
Langston Hughes (1901–1967)

I went to look for Joy,  
Slim, dancing Joy,
Gay, laughing Joy,  
Bright-eyed Joy- 
And I found her 
Driving the butcher’s cart 
In the arms of the butcher boy!
Such company, such company,  
As keeps this young nymph, Joy!