There is Joy

There is Joy

...in the Garden of Love.

There is joy
inherent in being,
in simply breathing,
flying,
crawling,
singing,
blossoming,
or in whatever it is
each one of us does.

I must not forget this joy
which I easily identify
with an elemental innocence,
yet not child-like or naive.

Joy is the manifestation
of exuberance and gratitude
for the gift and mystery
that is my life.

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If the sight of the blue skies fills you with joy,
if a blade of grass springing up in the fields
has power to move you,
if the simple things of nature
have a message that you understand,
rejoice, for your soul is alive.
~ Eleonora Duse