joy in me

for Momzilla's poetry challenge pertaining to finding joy in your now

I tried to write an acrostic,
and it was a dud.

I tried to express it in a flowing soliloquy,
and it fell with a thud.

I just can't fake it,
even when I want to.

but what I can say is
I do find joy in the little things:

the touch of my child's hand
or the look in her eyes
when she stuffs homemade
pancakes into her silly face ...

sand between my toes,
or an ocean breeze,
the crunch of gravel
beneath my shoes as I run

"peace be with you"
kneeling in a pew,
shaking my neighbour's
hand in church

belly rubs for a clumsy
overgrown German Shepherd,
who likes to
roll on the floor

and the smile
my lover gives me
when I tell him
I want more ...

sharing poetry,
laughter, wine, and song;
some of the things
that help me along.                                     
                                    joy.
                                    


                               

Author's Note

Reviews

[Fran Marie]

Much beauty can be found in the most simple things of life...lovely poem of joy

[Lyn Anderson]

thank you, and I agree.

[Matching Socks]

Just beautiful KL. This was wonderful, reminds me of 'these are a few of my favourite things'

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I found this a difficult challenge till I stopped overthinking it

[Angad Waraich]

A beautiful piece.
Captures the little moments which everyone experiences on a regular basis, the small moments which make you smile.
Thank You for sharing such honest and wonderful poetry.
Enjoyed it a lot and read it with a smile on my face.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you. Glad this poem is well received

[MomzillaNC]

Wonderful ode to joy! Well penned answer to the challenge!

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks. I struggled with this one a bit until I just let me be me and didn't try to force it.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome.

[Coyote Poetry]

A perfect poem. You had love, animals and hope.
"sharing poetry,
laughter, wine, and song;
some of the things
that help me along."
Simple things make the new days become the best days later. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Lyn Anderson]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and accompanying me on my journey

[Bright Ocean Star]

KLG, this one is great! It is great to hear you sounding so happy...:) Makes me want to do a happy dance! Oh, and beautiful writing, too! :)

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. I am always happy between thunder storms. It is what keeps me sane.:)

[Einstein Noodle]

your poem brought a wide smile to my face KL .. so bravo says i! bravo!

E.

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. I noticed the font didn't take. I am going to have to fix it.

[Rene Salinas]

What an endearing feeling and who am I to disagree? Surely if you share and you connect and find a group of interested people that unite in ideals that is something that can only bear goodness.

Peace be with you too KL just donlt squeeze my hand so tight you beast!

Thankyou

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it. I actually found this one difficult. Knowing how we feel at certain points and expressing it are two different things.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I think this is a realistic portrayal as we often draw our joy from the small stuff even when the big stuff is giving us grief.

[Lyn Anderson]

Yes, you are right, thanks so much.

[redzone]

I think all I want to say is PERFECT.... ~~redzone

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks, I think life is made up of the little joys.