Joy

Walking the park hand in hand Beds of blooming iris Screaming at our eyes We see friends and chat So much joy and beauty Randy Roberts April 24, 2025

Our very grown son Hugs his mom The ferocity of their Love for each other Causing a tsunami of joy Traveling outward Most unaware of the source But each undefended to The tenderness it imparts Randy Roberts May 2, 2025

As you walked to the park With our son And his beloved Your happiness Radiated like a supernova I suspect the work crew Down the street We’re hit with a wave Of tenderness as you Passed close by Wondering to themselves What is happening As the wave of Your joy swept through Them thinking it’s just About the holiday tomorrow Unaware of the force of Your goodness Making the world a...

Music tickles my ears The advertised trio is Actually five people Two of who I’m surprised And delighted to see My love is enjoying the view As we watch from the Safety and coolness of Our car sitting on the Periphery of the park People parade by mostly Oblivious to our gaze The kid on the skateboard Who is very good The expecting couple Clearly smitten with each other The four dudes in their...

A friend texted A link to an article That helped me be More hopeful An evening walk In the rose garden With my love Holding hands Watching a mom Playing with her very Energetic 4 year old child And a toddler who recently Learned to walk My love is having a rough day But the sight of those children And their engaged mother Was helpful Sometimes just seeing Other people being...

I hear the Owl hoot And I am Happy I walk to her In another room And ask her To listen Because I know How much She likes that Sound But the owl Has other plans And is very Very quiet Randy Roberts October 16, 2024