Here
Somewhere…in the realm of Happiness
blue skies glisten with sun light
accenting outstretched wings
that glide gracefully upon the air
somewhere…
the distant laughter of unseen children
usher in pleasant memories
which fills…the atmosphere.
Somewhere…in the realm of Happiness
winds tenderly suckle fields of colors
that are abundant and washed
with fragrances unforsaken
somewhere…
tree limbs in an afternoon’s golden glow
bend picturesquely…laden
with fruit…waiting to be taken.
Somewhere…in the realm of Happiness
the knit of family
needled with purls of perseverance
boasts of strength
somewhere…
one prays to never have to face
the loss of happiness…for
it is their content.
But this is not so…Here…where I abide
not Here…where happiness has flown
no, not…Here…where for years
…its been unknown.
Rather…in the absence of happiness
Here…is the Fullness of His Joy
substantiating that God’s Word…
is not a ploy
Here…is a Savior who has not turned
neither has He swayed
instead has drawn even closer
attending in every way.
Here…is a God
who has promised to never abandon
who through this present darkness
still points to ‘trust’ tavern.
Here…is the embrace
which this soul doth desperately seek
and the warmth…that doth bring
the rebuke of doubt’s heap.
Here…a gentle nudge timely reminds…
everything will be put to the test
as the end is encroaching…with final call
and nothing is goes unchallenged…
in my precious... keepsake-chest.
Should I complain…am I above disdain…
while some are dying by the thousands
because they claim ‘His’ Name?
My Redeemer has nothing at all
…to explain!
Thus, I pen so that others should take heart
and know…You can go on!
I pen that we be reminded...
there is still a reason for a praise song!
I pen that we never lose faith...
but know…though not happy or full of cheer
the loss of such is not despair
as there is... an antidote...for every tear…
for...HIS JOY... is always
…HERE!
HAB 3:17-19
©jmsbell/1/10/2016
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