Song of Joy

 Standing in front of the finished painting, I heard a melody.  I knew I heard the song before but couldn’t place it.  I just stood and hummed the song until my memory engaged.  These are the words to the Song of Joy: by Julio Iglesias

  Come, sing a song of joy, for peace shall come my brother. Sing, sing a song of joy, for men shall love each other.  That day will dawn just as sure, as hearts that are pure are hearts set free.   No man must stand alone with outstretched hands before him. Reach out and take them in yours, with love that endures,  forever more.
Then sing a song of joy, for love and understanding

Come, sing a song of joy of freedom, tell the story
Sing, sing a song of joy,  for mankind in his glory

One mighty voice that will bring, a sound that will ring,  forever more. Then sing a song of joy for love and understanding.  Come, sing a song of joy , of freedom tell the story.  Sing sing a song of joy,  for mankind in his glory. One mighty voice that will bring, a sound that will ring,  forever more
Then sing a song of joy,  for love and understanding. Sing sing a song of joy,  for mankind in his glory.