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JoyFall

 

It starts

with a whisper of comfort

a hint of warmth

a hint of rosy color

a surge of an active peace

painting just a touch of life into an age old picture

then, listening

a faint jingling of chimes and bells

a silvery, heraldic ringing in my mind;

building up, not chaotically,

as disorganised and beautiful as an ocean's swell

then Splash!

my eyes are opened to catch a brilliant flash of beauty,

out of the ordinary day,

suddenly the diamond fractal shines true;

again, and again, there, there!

I catch my breath as the miracle of creation presents itself to me.

The music within a thundering symphony

bringing tears of humility and awe;

Then fades again to the soft ringing of the bells

the scent of a loving mother's embrace

sweet sunshine on the dew

yes, this,

this is Joy.

  • 4 weeks later...
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Forgive me, I wasn't sure what you poem was trying to get at i.e. what particular joyful event you were trying to showcase. So, I took some liberties and edited with an a eye towards creating a swell crescendo thing (thin beginning, bigger at end). Ending is good, only I tweaked it slightly to add more swell.

 

 

It starts with a whisper,

a hint of warmth, a surge of peace,

painting just a touch of life

into an old picture.

 

Listening, a faint jangle of chimes,

a silvery, heraldic ringing; building up -- not chaotically --

rhythmic, as disorganized and beautiful as an ocean's swell,

then Splash!

 

My eyes are opened

to catch a brilliant flash of day --

beautiful, sudden -- the diamond fractal shines true;

again, and again, there, there!

 

I catch my breath as the miracle of creation presents itself to me.

The music within a thundering symphony

bringing tears of humility and awe;

Then fades again and again to the soft ringing of the bells

the scent of a love, a mother's embrace,

the sweet sunshine on the dew

yes, this,this is joy.

Posted

The poem was meant to catch an emotion--not an event--so it's much harder to discribe! The general idea was that it starts small, but is no less and no more throughout; just a stronger feeling which is just as pure & happy. Like I said, difficult. :) thanks for the input though!

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