my soul. joy!

Will you share in my joy?

This afternoon I have hope.

My eyes moisten with tears,

life is sprouting,

death is not the finality we think,

resurrection is no dream—

I see hope in friendship,

I see grace in long shadows,

I hear a child’s laughter just a few houses down,

there have been birthdays lately

for kids and kids-at-heart,

souls especially beloved,

dear to me.

I remember and am remembered.

I see Jesus—mimicker of the Father—

in mimickers of the Son,

by the power of the Spirit.

I see the eternal in the present.

I taste love, the salt of sweat,

the sweetness of drink,

the staple of Bread.

God has lightened my load

by his humility, a burden to me

but not to him.

He has taken the weight

of these worries

and, in exchange,

given promise.

I will remember.

Tomorrow is today.

……………….

my soul. joy!

by troy cady