.
Take a tiny seed
a memory
~ dried up and dormant ~
of something
that brought joy
.
re-enact the scene
re-engage the feelings
the sights, the smells
the fullness of being
.
a walk in the woods
a visit with a friend
a song long forgotten
your own secret recipe
.
practise it faithfully
though joy may feel far off
practise it faithfully
a few minutes a day
.
be there, be in it
let your body remember
let your heart recall
how good it feels to connect
how good it feels to create
.
grow some joy
from a simple act
~ even for a moment ~
place a kiss
on your hurts
and delight
in your soul
.
By Carys Owen
Carys Owen Poetry 