Oh, Joy
Oh, joy, from where did you come?
How did you sneak back in so soon?
Your unexpected entrance stunned.
What will others think?
It is not right.
I still hurt.
Tears keep me close.
Not you.
I did not expect you again.
Not so soon.
Do not worry my friend.
I am not here to push away pain.
No disrespect in laughing again.
Comfortable, am I, with tears.
Laugh. Remember. Cry.
A heart has room for both.
He is worth my tears.
And, joy, he knew you too.
Tears, still my pillow.
Pain, a memorial of my love.
Joy, a reminder of God’s love.
Grief and joy shall mingle.
By Nancy Berns