Joy

Where did it come from?
It snuck in stealthily,
Seeped in through some
Unknown orifice and
Changed absolutely everything!
The sun is brighter,
My heart and voice lighter,
The corners of my mouth perpetually
Turned toward the blue of the
Beauteous, infinite sky...
I swear, I never once
Noticed just how wonderful
It is to see children playing
Or saw the simple glory
Of the lightning bug
As it passes me by in the night.
Oh, Joy... Thank you for finding me.
If only, if only, others knew of you.

--C.R.E.