Joy And Sorrow Poem by Jim Yerman

Our lives will have their share of joy and happiness
with a sprinkling of sorrow and pain
They will see their share of sunshine.
They will see their share of rain.

At times we will find ourselves in the midst of a joy…
like we've never felt before…
when all of a sudden sorrow
comes knocking on our door.

At times we will find ourselves consumed with sorrow…
wondering if it will ever end
and suddenly find joy waiting for us
just around the bend.

Knowing life can change in an instant…
No matter what we plan…
We try to remember to enjoy the joy
every moment that we can.

And when sorrow is a visitor
We try never to lose sight…
how her shadows will eventually fade
In the joyfulness of light.

Knowing life is unpredictable
always changing
and has no guarantees
we close our eyes
we fold our hands
and we get down on our knees.

We pray that fate or destiny
or the universe will be kind…
that when sorrow enters our life…
joy is never far behind.