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Caro’s Writing Perspectives

Joy

Finding and sharing life’s delights

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Caro Henry
Aug 17, 2024
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At dawn’s quiet hush,
joy tiptoes to your doorstep,
soft as the first light of morning,
whispering secrets of the day.

It lingers in the dance of sunlight,
painting the world in hues of wonder,
in the symphony of bird songs,
echoing through the awakening air.

Could you find it in the delicate petals unfurling to the kiss of dew,
in the fragrance of earth rising with the sun's embrace?

Embrace joy in the simple things,
in the warmth of a familiar mug,
in the laughter shared with a friend,
in the solace of a forest's embrace.

Let it guide your steps,
a silent companion in the chaos,
a beacon of light in the shadows,
a song of hope in the silence.

Share it like the Olympic torch, spreading warmth with each touch,
kindling hearts with its flame, binding souls in its embrace.

And when night falls,
and stars shimmer in the velvet sky,
let joy linger in your dreams,
a lullaby of peace and contentment.

In the tapestry of moments,
weaving joy into the f…

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