Welcome to my blog. I’m so pleased you are here. This is a brand new one for me.
My usual place to hang out is at Words of Joy
This space is mainly for spilling out the poetic and prayerful.
Many days have been challenging for me of late and I need to remind myself to try to greet each new day with a positive attitude.
Maybe you can relate?
The poem below reflects those thoughts.
Brand New Day
Brand new day
I salute you
though I rise hesitant
weary of mind
heavy of limb
I choose
not to succumb
to sadness within
nor stick on my face
fake rictus grin
rather I aim
to see you aright
as a chance
to start again
after restless night
and begin anew
with mind made up
not to chew
on my problems
or sink
into despair
but to see
potential etched
bright with awareness
of God’s light
beaming still
brand new day
I arise
to salute you
through effort
of will
©JoyLenton2013
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” ~ Psalm 118:24
This is a small taster for things to come.
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Thank you so much for stopping by. I am honoured to meet with you here.
Poetry Joy 
Having a little trouble typing today, but I wanted to tell you I love you new website. The poem is lovely and meaningful. Each day is a new day, and God’s grace abounds,
Love and Prayers, Debby
Thank you, Debby! I’m also thankful God’s grace abounds new every morning. Bless you.
So positive! What a wonderful blog! So refreshing in this weary land! This is a NEW day! Blessings! I look forward to being encouraged by many of your poems!
Kathy, you are SUCH a great encourager! Thanks very much for this lovely comment and for sharing the post. Bless you, my friend.
Hi Joy
Lovely uplifting poem.
I pray that our Lord will pour His blessings upon your new blog, as you share your beautiful poetry with us.
Your prayers are gratefully received, Anita. Thanks very much for visiting. I’m so pleased you like the first poem.
Yes! A bold and effective poem and statement. Lovely
Hi David. Great to see you here! I really appreciate the encouraging words. Thank you.
I love your new site, Joy! x
That’s very kind of you, Ruth. It’s like me, very much a work in progress by God’s grace!
I love your new place, Joy! And, as always, your words both comfort and challenge me in all the right ways … thank you.
Thank you, Kelli! I am so pleased you like it and find inspiration in my words, especially when your own are sheer poetry. Bless you.
Reblogged this on Pebbles and Blessings and commented:
Would love for you to stop by ~ be encouraged by a poem from Joy!
Dear Kathy, you never cease to amaze me with your sweet generosity and encouragement. Thank you for this!
I love your new blog, Joy. Your poetry is so honest and heartfelt and it refreshes my spirit. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself. Your faith blesses others.
Thank you, Connie! I aim to encourage and bless others through my writing.
Absolutely love it! The new blog is beautiful and the poem is so touching. What a great way to great a new day – and in spite of all the mess that life may be at the minute. Thank you for sharing your talents and gifts with us – and for this wonderful piece of encouragement set in poetic form. Blessings on your writings, prayers for sustained health, and praises for restoration of JOY!
Nicole, you have left me speechless! I am amazed and overwhelmed at your kindness. Thank you so much for this lovely comment. Really appreciate the prayers and support.
Reblogged this on From the River of His Heart and commented:
I do hope you will take a moment to check out this wonderful blog that will be full of beautiful encouragements in the form of marvelous poetry. It is a brand new blog so I hope you will stop by and see what JOY awaits you there!
So generous and sweet of you, Nicole! Thanks very much, my friend. You have made me feel really welcome as a newbie blogger here. Xx
Delighted to see your brand new home Joy.
A beautiful reminder to me that even through our struggles we can see God’s beauty in the heavens, as each new dawn arrives; they declare His Glory, and His mercies are new with every morning. Thank you for sharing your heart felt thoughts.
I’m delighted to see you here too, Maxine! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Congrats on starting your new blog, Joy! That’s so exciting! It looks great and your poem is inspiring.
Thanks very much, Diana. I really appreciate you stopping by to encourage me!
Beautiful site Joy, and your words will be so uplifting to so many.
It’s an honour to have you here, Anne. I really appreciate your lovely comment! Thank you for the great encouragement.
An uplifting poem. Positive thoughts which unite one Christian with another.
I’m pleased this resonated with you, Veronica. Thanks very much for stopping by!
What a lovely blog, Joy, full of evocative colours and sights, and a lovely poem “Brand New Day”, full of trusting and truth.
Hi Trish. Thanks very much for visiting and commenting! I’m so pleased you like it and that the poem ‘Brand New Day’resonated with you.