Abiding Joy
Joy
Persists,
Does not flee,
Rests on promise.
Unlike happiness,
Which ebbs and flows like tides,
Joy despairs not, is crushed not.
When all else departs, joy remains,
For when man’s spirit is bound to God’s,
Joy makes a permanent home in his heart.
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FOURTH PLACE WINNER
for the "E Forms- Etheree" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Written 2/15/2022
Syllables checked with HowManySyllables.com
Copyright © Jeff Kyser | Year Posted 2022
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