Joy
A Joy-Filled Metaphore
Joy is the dawning of
Easter after a long night’s vigil
Joy, in the early morning, is birds singing,
Church bells ringing.
It is lilies fragrant;
Sisters sitting in a row,
Mother, with a new hat made
From last year’s bonnet.
Joy is Father preaching,
Affirming Christ’s resurrection.
It is choir singing
Alleluiah! Alleluiah!
Joy is the promise of Easter fulfilled.