are the sun,
the moon, the sky
and the stars.
Sometimes harder to see
are filaments of joy.
They always hover near.
If we open our hearts
look up, look about,
we will find them.
As this morning dawns
and hope rises,
let us seek at least one.
Let us live today
with the incandescence of joy.
Previously posted and then shared on OLN at dVerse where Mish is hosting today.
Photo: dawn in Provincetown, 2019.
lillian the home poet 
So glad that you didn’t post the picture first. The poem created its own “joy” and is the ideal way to usher in the day for me! That being said, the picture serves to magnify the joy! Did you take the picture on one of you get-always?
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Yes. Last year’s annual 2-week stay in Provincetown, Cape Cod. 😎
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So beautiful ❤
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A beautiful prayer and photograph Lillian, what a glorious start to the day 💜
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Goodness, this is refreshing.
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And look to those stars, the sun and moon for that joyful inspiration.
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Ah, lovely, Lillian. Those eternal beauties.
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A beautiful, prayerful tone to this poem, Lillian! 🥰 I agree, “Let us live today with the incandescence of joy.”
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I am also glad that you didn’t post the stunning picture first, Lill, and agree that your poem created its own joy. I like the way the title is also part of the poem, and the first stanza focuses on the celestial and things we sometim4s don’t see – and, of course, that ‘incandescence of joy’.
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Great line, Lill: “the incandescence of joy” it reminds me of that Bible verse, “…let your light so shine…” It truly does light the way for others through darkness ❤
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A beautiful poem to uplift us in these times. It is so true that there is joy…always, somewhere if we are willing to see it. Gorgeous photo as well, Lil!
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In this chaotic plague-ridden fascist-like racist ignorant rebellious world, I find some major joy in the fellowship of poets and the power of poetic language; I’m just saying.
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Yes, yes… Lillian – they are all there for sure… And thanks so much for an uplifting write this evening. With Best Wishes Scott
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Beautiful words and a hopeful, prayerful tone. ❤
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incandescence of joy! oh if only Edison tried *that* in his lightbulbs!
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This is beautiful, Lillian. It carries much the same message as my offering, only far more eloquently! There are hopeful promises about us. We need to make ourselves aware.
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Love this. It’s filled with hope and we could all use some hope during these times. Great piece.
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I love the ending lines. Yes, let’s live in the joy of today!
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filaments of joy…. always there …. like the sun hiding behind the clouds.
Our perspective is everything!
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I love the build up to that incandescence of joy that we can have shining within us even if we cannot always see those stars, they are shining too with incredible energy. I like this as it shows something deepere about how we can perceive and experience our lives.
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We need these good thoughts. (K)
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A wonderfully uplifting poem. Thank you for sharing.
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What a joyful poem Lillian! Perfect for starting my day today- thank you!
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Beautiful thoughts, Lillian–full of joy. And that photo is stunning!
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I love poems that seek out hope, that revel in those ‘filaments of joy’ — well put! ~Jason
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kaykuala
Let us live today
with the incandescence of joy.
If we can have a hope fulfilled it is the joy of living – no stress no health or money problems.
Hank
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Spectacular poem and photo. A true joy to read. 🙏
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love the gratitude and positivity of this poem, Lillian. Your phrases are tender and full of hope, especially this one:
Sometimes harder to see
are filaments of joy.
They always hover near.
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So glad you enjoyed!
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