Joy
by Paul Van Peenen
It might be the canopy of stars
Or the scoop of throat-soothing ice cream
Or the discovery of a tiny, iridescent frog
It might be the flowering hydrangeas
Or the five spot lying in the mall parking lot
Or the extra helping of homemade lasagna
It might be the sudden rainbow
Or the sweet topspin backhand winner
Or the birthday surprise after a long school day
It might be a new poetry collection
Or a timely Get Out Of Jail Free card
Or a casual acquaintance becoming a good friend
But, for whatever it is and whenever it comes
And for however long: Thank God.
About the Poet
Paul Van Peenen has had work published in Blue Unicorn, Autumn Sky Daily, Ekstasis, and Literary Veganism, among other venues.
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