‘Lingering’
Even the happy things
hold a sadness, lingering
with importunity
like a fading kiss
Still hovering
on the premises
as wraith, as mist
Seeking to steal
kill and destroy our
joy and happiness
It’s darkening cloud
cloaking like a fine grey
shroud over every missed
opportunity and day
when hope takes wings
and flies clear away
©JoyLenton2014
Poetry Joy 
Oh Joy, this really speaks my heart. It brings tears to my eyes to read how much you understand my heart. “Even the happy things hold a sadness…” Praying for God to breathe joy into our hearts and lives! Hugs!
Dear Trudy, we truly are soul sisters in Christ! I often feel the same way when I read your posts. It’s a wonderful God-given thing to understand one another so well. Amen to “Praying for God to breathe joy into our hearts and lives!” *Hugs* 🙂 x