Joyful Girl
I regret being kind
I regret being selfless
I regret being interested
In people who are worthless, and yet
Last night I was reminded
That I used to
Want to be
A joyful girl,
I used to hear this song
And feel my heart swell, knowing
That someone understands how I feel.
And suddenly, again
I don’t regret the kindness
I don’t regret being selfless
I don’t regret being a joyful girl
I do it because I want to
I do it just because
That’s the way I’ve always been —
I do it for the joy it brings.