say “yes” to TODAY, here
with its possibilities and also
its impossibilities; accept our limits
and yet look beyond ourselves…yes!
say “yes” to LOVE, not only
being loved but being the lover
look around to see who needs you
stretch familiarly toward people…yes!
say “yes” to LIFE, the gift
to dwell in this present moment
we will pass through here but once
to engage with exuberance…oh, yes!
say “yes” to JOY, in your heart
have something to shine and share
spy beauty everywhere, all around
count blessings in little things…YES!
Linking to dVerse poetics where Merril encourages us to choose JOY (even on election day)!
a poem in my pocket 
Nov 08, 2024 @ 14:50:22
I felt the joy rising in my heart as I read your poem, Lynn, and the baby-photo at the end completed the filling. Every day God gives us so MUCH to induce joy–if only we’re mindful!
Nov 09, 2024 @ 16:04:54
I’m glad to share the joy, Nancy! Yes, being mindful helps us count our blessings 🙂
Nov 08, 2024 @ 12:16:06
Yes!! Joy oozing from every word of your full of joy poem, Lynn.
Nov 07, 2024 @ 11:12:44
Yes, yes, yes and yes. Such a positive message, Lynn. What a beautiful take on the prompt 🙂