joy

unaltered joy
is wise in all of it's ways
fearless as a bird
landing on the thinnest branch.
simply settling down
as a feather lands
on the forest floor
-softly-

joy, unaltered
is kind, like a mother
wrapping you up in all of it's
warm, woolen energy
a hand knit cocoon
the with the gentlest
grays and blues

unaltered joy
is brave, like a seedling,
with all the courage required
to crack out of your shell
unfurl, like a flag,
and grow.