joy

joy. joy. joy.
of heart.
of soul.
through the tears.
through the years.
joy.
full joy.
abiding joy.
i cling to it.
hold it close.
like a warm blanket.
joy.
though everything seems so hard.
though i walk on my own.
though i spend my days in my own company.
still.
joy.
peace.
smile.
tears.
matters not.
for joy has taken hold of my soul.
and no matter what else the complete filling of me with
joy
is complete.
never to be changed.
never to go back.
i've tasted it.
i do all that is required to abide with it still.
even when
nobody understands
nor hears
nor sees me.
it matters not.
joy is within.
filling to overflowing.
a blessing of the highest order.
a gift.
i love that.
i am thankful.
deeply so.
blessings to you.