Joy is a small child,
balloons, candy, toy soldiers and dolls.
Joy is a clown, baseball, hopscotch,
a new bike and your mother’s lap.
Joy is Christmas with the lights,
trees, gifts and Christ’s coming.
Joy is a prom dress, first shave,
the kiss of a friend and the car keys.
Joy is new knowledge, new friends,
new challenges and the future.
Joy is striving and achieving
and knowing that you know.
Joy is a friend’s smile, a lover’s touch,
a caring home and the family.
Joy is a quiet time, bright sun,
white sand and the sea.
Joy is achievement, lasting friends,
remembered times and faith.
Joy is learning and teaching,
giving of yourself and sharing.
Joy is the touch of hands, of cheeks,
of lips and of hearts.
Joy, dear friend, is knowing you.
~ Charles Knecht
