Joy

A poem

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Still soft,
vulnerable,
not needing to hide away
from the presence of
another —
When a feeling
comes over you,
allow it to exist,
to pulse through your being
and do its work,
no matter what kind
it is.

Still aware,
curious,
not wanting to grow up
so fast or run away
from the delights of
youth —
When a sensation
comes through you,
allow it to glow,
to illuminate your spirit
and expand its sparkle,
no matter how long
it will be there.

Still open,
brave,
not having to shut down
after being hurt by
life —
When an experience
changes you,
allow it to expand
your capacity to grow,
to magnify your heart
and multiply your love,
no matter how scary
it was.