What IS Irony for 400.

The irony of learning Ode to Joy at one of the more miserable times of my short, yet seemingly lengthy life is rather amusing, in truth. (I don't mind, it's therapeutic. It makes me laugh at times, and they say laughter is the best medicine.) I still can't get the timing right on the song, or maybe my piano is just that out of tune. 

Tonight I'll sleep with Shakespeare again, and fall even more in love with Bartholomew Roberts. I look forward to it. And maybe, just maybe I will put an end to what ails me.