So Much Joy
There can be so much joy in life,
frequently too much to measure,
Sweet times of peaceful, happy thoughts,
and moments of infinite pleasure.
Warm rays of sunshine kissing our skin,
a soft breeze’s gentle caress,
Bring a relaxing satisfaction,
a quiet release from stress.
The lilting voices of happy children
as they scamper around and play,
Enjoying their youthful exuberance,
help to brighten up our day.
Strains of music filling the air,
making our spirits take flight,
Engulf our minds with blissful joy
as our hearts sing in delight.
The beauty of flowers in a garden,
their aroma ever so sweet,
Intoxicate and fill our senses,
forming a fragrant retreat.
Joy can come from the simplest things,
a smile or a tender embrace,
And may be found when we open our hearts
to receive God’s free gift of grace.
A MOMENT OF QUIET PEACE
Life too often is spent
in a great hurry and rush,
Without ever taking time
for a gentle, quiet hush,
Always staying busy
with activities that won’t cease,
Never finding a moment
for a calm, reflective peace.
Much of the beauty of nature
is found in quiet things,
Like softly falling snowflakes
and butterfly wings,
The petals that drop gently
from a lovely, fragrant rose,
Sweet calmness that descends on us
in times of deep repose.
The silence of day’s dawning,
when the grass is wet with dew,
Is a chance for meditating
on things both old and new.
Taking time to feel God’s presence
when all is calm and still
Can help us get our lives on track
and focus on God’s will.
"I like to write free verse poetry because my rhyming seems to have a stilted flow to it. Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace by Connie Arnold banishes all such prejudice. I find her rhyme to be natural and comforting, like a hot cup of cocoa on a stormy night. Her poems center the soul and help shut out the chaotic noise in my head and in my life. "Serene" describes my mind-set after reading her work. Take time out for quiet reflection and peaceful musing with Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace."
Jonnie Wright, author of The Silver Bullet
Book Review
“Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace,” by Connie Arnold has to be some of the most inspiring, encouraging and uplifting poetry that I have ever read. There is a God given message in each of Connie Arnold’s poems, and there is music in poetry as well as beauty and Connie Arnold has so elegantly shared that music and beauty with her readers. Life is hard and has lots of pain, sadness and frustrations, but “Beautiful Moments of Joy and Peace,” will bring you back to the true source of joy and peace, which is our Heavenly Father. Christian based, Godly poetry is hard to find and that is what sets this book above the rest. You will want a copy of “Beautiful Moment of Joy and Peace,” for your personal library as you will find yourself reading this book time and time again, be refreshed and finding you way to the beauty that God has created.
Tom Ward, author
