fragments of who we were yesterday,
the joy of who we are.
You extend yourself to the universe,
you understand the plight of another.
Your words are kind with understanding,
a simple deed brings you peace.
There is a joy from within,
interpreted to many in different ways,
some find it by saving souls,
others find it in self indulgence.
Joy is simple and yet complicated,
it's sharing a bounty of fish,
it's sharing your heart with someone,
it's drifting and dreaming ocean blue,
it's home with boys I love,
their voices dancing in my soul.
Your first line drew me right in ~ and in writing about joy, I felt a wave of peace wash over me as well!
ReplyDeleteyes, a captivating first line
ReplyDeletea wonderful message beautifully penned!
smiles. what power we have to bring joy or steal it away...
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure why, out of all that goodness, my favorite line is, "it's sharing a bounty of fish." It made me smile!
ReplyDelete"it's drifting and dreaming ocean blue"
ReplyDeleteI'm really drawn to this one. There's just something mystical and joyous about the ocean. This was a joy to read. :)
finding joy in the little things. and in the dance.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya!
Joy is simpled and yet complicated for sure...what a lovely line. It will stick with me the rest of the day, as will the rest of your magical words.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
It's home with boys I love. Indeed.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of joy as sharing. I think you are right. Joy isn't something you experience alone. It has to be shared.
ReplyDeleteAdrienne,happy it brought you peace..:)
ReplyDeleteThank you,Hope :)
ReplyDeleteBrian...smiles...a choice...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Caroline. It makes me smile too. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen. I love the ocean :)
ReplyDeleteBrook, the little things are really the big ones :)
ReplyDeleteThank you,Ameena. How nice of you to say that :)
ReplyDeleteBelinda, it's the best!
ReplyDeleteMolly,yes...sharing is a joy :)
ReplyDeleteI love this, ayala. Joy is so many things and reading this is joyful and joy-filled.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Talon :)
ReplyDeleteSo lyrical! I love the lines "it's sharing your heart with someone" and "it's home with boys I love".
ReplyDeletewonderful!
ReplyDeleteAloha from Honolulu
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I like the cadence of the words. And love the image of your son's voices dancing in your soul. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe best joy is shared joy. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sara. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rudri. :)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, it is the best joy!
ReplyDeletebeautiful and heartfelt, as usual. <3
ReplyDelete"Joy is simple and yet complicated,
ReplyDeleteit's sharing a bounty of fish,
it's sharing your heart with someone,
it's drifting and dreaming ocean blue,
it's home with boys I love,
their voices dancing in my soul."
Beautiful! :)
thank you, Tessa. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tulika :)
ReplyDeleteswoon. beautifully stated - joy is unique to each of us. I pray that mine is always found in something beyond myself.
ReplyDeleteYou have an interesting blog. Your pics are beautiful. Looking forward to your future postings. Greetings from Indiana...Heidi
ReplyDeleteso true...Joy is simple and yet complicate or complex...the most mundane moments can bring the deepest joy...lovely poem ayala
ReplyDeleteRachelle, when it's outside ourselves it's the best! I hope you always have it!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heidi. I appreciate your kind words.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Claudia.
ReplyDelete:)
Ayala, your words are so beautiful ... and the last lines resonate in my heart deeply. You are a really gifted poet.
ReplyDeleteLovely verse!
ReplyDeletekeep dancing...
ReplyDeleteFor only getting six words a line, you certainly make it look easy! Beautiful words, flowing out with soothing and lyrical ease - it sounds a lovely home, and one could ask for nothing more, than the sweet sweet song of family dancing through one's soul...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hyacynth. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you,Madeleine.
ReplyDeleteThank you,Leslie. I hope you dance....
ReplyDeleteChris, this is a sweet comment and it made me smile :)
ReplyDeleteAyala, I have missed your beautiful words so much! I have not been in blogland as much as I wish lately because I have been buckling-down with my songwriting.
ReplyDeleteBut it's food for my dancing soul to be back here.
A simple act to bring peace, so lovely, as is this whole poem.
THANK YOU for being you and sharing your wisdom and grace.
xoxoox
soooo beautiful Ayala...may you be blessed with effervescent joy arising form Source deep within you!
ReplyDeleteyay...welcome back.
ReplyDeletesmiles.
Thank you, Brian.
ReplyDeleteAyala,
ReplyDeleteThere is a sweet sense of satin in this verse. It flows in a silky way and, yes, I agree with the others who have remarked that joy is to be shared. I love this.
Namaste..........cj
Thank you, Jannie. You always say the sweetest things.xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura. I wish the same for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you,Claudia. Namaste.
ReplyDeleteYour poetry is so very natural ayala!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alita.
ReplyDeleteI am touched by this poem Ayala, especially with those words: "Joy is simple and yet complicated,
ReplyDeleteit's sharing a bounty of fish,
it's sharing your heart with someone,
it's drifting and dreaming ocean blue,
it's home with boys I love,
their voices dancing in my soul."
I totally agree with these words, absolutely beautiful, it's what keeps the spirit alive. ((-:
Have a lovely weekend, with sunshine & smiles! ^___^