The Joy of This New Day

Elation, of the highest order, 
                                     with each new sunrise
                                     gives chance to greet 
                                     the new day's morn
                                     with rested, refreshed eyes!

                                     Energy is surging! 
                                     It is too restored anew,
                                     bounding to stand vertically....
                                     great is that moment too!

                                     The first step taken,
                                     this new day-
                                     it truly is the sign
                                     of this new day's
                                     opportunity....
                                     to literally rise and shine!

                                     Now which one is brighter
                                     and wins this by a mile?
                                     This new day's creative thought....
                                     or wearing that first smile!!!

                                     To look up and say thank "YOU"
                                     gives respect along with praise
                                     to the ONE who created all of this
                                     in hopes HE'll bring more days!

                                     The dreams of the night before
                                     no longer do they exist!
                                     They are replaced when we awake
                                     with a fresh, new morning's kiss!

                                     The reality that's also known is
                                     those who awoke were blessed,
                                     but some will not see it this way
                                     they'll complain and not be impressed!

                                     Such is life and it's each one's choice
                                     to partake in it their own way!
                                     I will stand tall and bask in it all,
                                     with...... 
                                     "The JOY Of This New Day!"

                                                    (WTA-IV)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Hodges Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 8:56 PM
This poem sounds so peaceful and heartwarming, so relaxing, a wonderful write
Nongbet Avatar
January 17, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Wow!!! the poem is really inspiring
Godwin Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 1:07 PM
Joy felt, uplifting words that make my soul rejoice in a happy dance! I am an appreciator and it is great to find and read another. Joy, Walter - you bring joy! Simplicity is great wisdom, it is the little things ... CayCay
Difford Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 5:08 PM
Walter your! writing is an inspiration!, THANK YOU!, I am truly! blessed by it. I love this poem. If you dont mind I will share it with froends, and put a copy up om my wall so I see it each morning. Blessings! to you!, lovely soul..
Ashe Avatar
March 5, 2016 at 6:36 PM
Kim, good day to you! Please do...keep your JOY every waking day! Let no one...NO ONE take your JOY!!! Thank you Kim! :-)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Fine write Walter, nicely penned piece!
Ashe Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Thank you Gordon....Our eyes opened once again this morn and we have the chance to enjoy the JOY of it! May your JOY cup run over!!!
Bocsa Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Wonderful poem of joy and hope.Congrat. I have just enjoyed its imagery, thoughts and feelings.And sometimes far (and valuable rhymes>miles-smiles, by themselves pointing open horizons.
Ashe Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Thank you Ovidiu, we have been given another chance!!!! May this day bring all you desire with "miles of smiles!!!" :-)
Williams Gault Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 11:51 AM
No day is promised, and is a blessing in and of itself. What an uplifting write, chock full of vitality.
Ashe Avatar
March 2, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Dineen.... thank you much for your insightful words of truth! It was HIS gift to us....what we do with it will be our gift to HIM! Thank you!!!
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