Sunday, 16 November 2025

JOY RETURNED



JOY RETURNED

A soft 
Knock
On my
Door,
Stirred
Me From
My reverie.

I was Dreaming
Of smiles
And laughs
That I 
Hadn't 
Had
In long
Whiles...

Oh how 
I'd love 
To have
Fun 
Back again
In my
Life
Thought
I.

The soft
Knock
Came
Again...
I sat up
Wondering 
Who that
Could
Be.

Maybe,
A friend
Long unseen
Unheard
From.

Was it
Possible?

I walked
To the
Door
And opening
It,
Peered
Out.

No one!

Sighing,
I turned
Back 
But just
As i did,
I felt a 
Tug
On my
Long sleeve.

Placing down
I saw
A saw
A sight
That made
Me
Smile and 
Laugh.

It was
My best
Friend
Wanting
To come 
In.

Oh, what
Joy
Indeed!

   FREDERIKA MENEZES 

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