Joy

Finding and sharing life’s delights

Photo by frank mckenna on Unsplash

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 fabric of life;
each thread a reminder
of the beauty in the everyday.

So, seek joy in the whispers of morning,
in the laughter of noon,
in the quiet of twilight,
for in joy's embrace,
we find the truest essence
of being alive.

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• August’s writing prompt:

  One Hundred-Word Wonders, 21 August 2024

  For those who want to get a head start, the theme and prompt word is BARTENDER. Write in exactly 100 words, a story, poem, or creative non-fiction in any genre. Use the prompt word as many times as you wish. Pieces should be exactly 100 words, no more or less. The 100-word count does not include the title. Hold your piece until the 21st!

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