Joy!

JOY
Let yourself be happy
about the little things.
The unexpected laugh.
Sunlight spilling across the floor.
A song that brings someone back to you.
The smell of rain.
Bare feet on warm grass.
A dog who believes
your arrival is the best thing
that has happened all day.
You don't need
a grand reason to be joyful.
You don't have to wait
until everything is perfect.
Life is happening
in these little moments too.
So laugh when you feel like laughing.
Dance in the kitchen.
Buy the flowers.
Stay a little longer
in the sunshine.
Don't feel guilty
for enjoying your life.
Joy is not something
you have to earn.
Sometimes
it is simply a gift
you remember
to receive.