“It’s always sunny above the clouds. Always. Every day on earth – every day I have ever had – was secretly sunny, after all.” — Caitlin Moran
Just a glimpse
Storms have moved on
at last, leaving behind
a waft of wind
gently tickling the earth.
Rain dominates
in glass-splattered splashes,
bead-laden leaves,
saturated grass patches.
Striated clouds
interleave with denser
drifts of shadowed
dark stratocumulus.
Yet there are gaps
ever-widening skeins
of bright blueness
where the thready strands part.
And I ponder
at the way my heart lifts
with just a glimpse
of sunlight, of wonder.
It is enough
to help instigate hope,
relieve sadness,
and stimulate my soul.
© joylenton
“I’ve found that there is always some beauty left – in Nature, sunshine, freedom, in yourself; these can all help you.” — Anne Frank
Poetry Joy 
My husband was diagnosed with PD almost 10 years ago. We needed to downsize from a large home and huge yard. I asked him a question. If you get to the point of staying inside all the time, what do you want to see out the window?
He said mountains. That’s what we have outside our windows… mountains. Ever changing. Varied shadows with sunlight. An array of colors from day to day. Thank you for writing and sharing.
Dear Lisa, I’m not liking the fact your husband has PD and was diagnosed around 10 years ago, as was mine. I can empathise and appreciate the daily difficulties you might face. Though I smiled at the thought of him achieving his desire for mountain views which provide joy and an ever-changing panorama of colour and light, even as they remind us of the majesty and strength of God especially during our trials. Thank you for sharing your story, my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Feel free to email me if you would like to. Bless you. x ❤️🙏🏻
Joy,
I take great delight in your writing. I’d like to share some of your writing on my Facebook page if that’s okay with you. @writingandlearning
Absolutely, Lisa! Thank you so much for asking. x ❤️
You’ve brought tears to my eyes today dear Joy. What precious word pictures you’ve painted for us that speak such truth. Thank you. Sending you love and hugs across the big wide sky this morning. ❤️
Those big wide skies have their own uplifting power, dear Bettie. I think they might remind us of God’s glory and His overseeing love and care that stretches everywhere. Thank you so much for your lovely responsiveness to these words. To be able to bring happy tears to your eyes is a gift of grace. Love and hugs and summer joys to you, sweet friend! x 😊❤️
Thank you for refreshing my soul with this beautifully-worded poem, Joy. I especially identify with those last two stanzas. There truly is something about sunlight that instigates hope! I love the quotes, too. Love and blessings to you!
I’m so glad this post spoke to you, Trudy. Sunlight has such an uplifting effect on us, doesn’t it? It helps me appreciate the joys of summer especially. The lengthier daylight hours and the sights and sounds of nature certainly suit my soul. Love, hugs, and blessings to you, dear friend! x 😊💜
Lovely words to uplift the spirit and invigorate the weary soul. Wishing you many days to bask in the sun’s warm and comforting rays. ☀️
That is always my intention and hope, dear MM. Thank you for your kind words and blessings. May you have days like this too. 🌞💜