Seeking Joy

Sometimes I need JOY desperately
Everywhere I look, I see darkness and despair
Even in the places that I go to for comfort
Kindness seems to be in short supply
Instead there are short tempers and judgement
Never the warm enveloping love I need, until I turn to 
God, who will welcome me every time with unconditional love!

Just when I need it the most,
Overwhelming peace fills me and I rest in it
Yielding the darkness with beautiful light
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Andresen Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 6:04 AM
- Lovely written, Kathleen :) - hugs
Hassall Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Thanks Annelise!
mysore Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Beautiful write dear poet. Well said dear poet - 'Kindness seems to be in short supply'. Happy writing.
Hassall Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thank you!
Hassall Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thank you!
Mckeithan Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Excellent poem. Well said. Jesus is the light of the world
Hassall Avatar
January 30, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Yes he is! Thanks, Oliver!
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