Laughter Delights

Love-filled mirth of great jubilant feeling Affirming radiant merriment’s glee Uplifting mood as response to humor... Glad gestures released by brain’s endorphins Heighten sound production of “ha-ha-ha…” Triumphantly propelling eyes to glow Exercising facial muscles with bliss Relieving pain, rejuvenating soul! De-stressing joy’s laughter* is a blessing Empowering midst discomfort’s sorrow Lowering blood pressure as medicine… Immune system-boost is happiness’ gift Gives body mini-aerobic work-out Helps health’s resistance toward infection Turning gloom to hearty contagious thrill Sets faith for jubilant thanksgiving to God! September 21, 2018 Acrostic with Blank Verse *Psalm 126:2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. Edited on May 17, 2019 Sheer glee is what this poem evokes, with thanksgiving joy to the Source of genuine gladness, the God of blessings. I kept on smiling while writing this, and it is my prayer that anyone who reads it would feel delighted, and be grateful to the Lord likewise. 4th place, "Applicable Not Applicable" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Richard Lamoureux; judged on 6/2/2019.