Somewhere…in the realm of Happiness

blue skies glisten with sun light

accenting outstretched wings

that glide gracefully upon the air

and the distant laughter of children unseen

usher in  pleasant memories

which fill...the atmosphere

Somewhere…in the realm of Happiness

winds tenderly suckle fields of colors

that are abundant and washed

with fragrances...unforsaken

and in an afternoon’s golden glow...tree limbs...

bend picturesquely…laden

with fruit…waiting to be taken

Somewhere…in the realm of Happiness

the knit of family

needled with purls of perseverance

boasts...of strength

and one prays...that they never have to face

the loss of happiness…for

it is their...sole content

~

But this is not so…Here…where I abide

not Here…where happiness has flown

no, not…Here…where for years...it seems

…its been unknown 

rather…in the absence of happiness

is the Fullness of...His Joy

substantiating that God’s Word

...is not a ploy

~ 

Here…is a Savior who has not turned

neither has He swayed

instead has drawn even closer

...attending in every way 

Here…is a God

who has promised to never abandon

who through this present darkness

still...points to trust tavern 

Here…is His embrace

which this soul doth desperately seek

and the warmth…that readily brings

...rebuke of doubt’s heap 

Here…a gentle nudge timely reminds

that everything will be put to the test

as the end is encroaching in a final call

and nothing goes unchallenged…in my hope-chest

~

Then, should I complain…am I above disdain

while some are dying by the thousands

because they claim ‘His’ Name?

My Redeemer has nothing at all

…to explain!

~ 

Thus, I pen so we should take heart

and know…we can go on!

I pen that we be reminded

to remember…there’s still reason for a praise song!

I pen that we never lose faith

but know…though not happy or full of cheer

the loss of such is not despair...

there is...an antidote for every tear...

for...'His' Joy... is always

…HERE!

HAB 3:17-19

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