When Joy Came Home

I walked alone

In the crowded street.

Praying for rain

But feeling the heat.

I searched for a face

Or maybe just a trace

Hoping to see the sight

Of happiness personified

I saw a Messiah

Who had come to teach

Through his being

And not through preach

He taught about Truth

And about Love

Of heaven being here

On Earth, not above

He said,

“The greatest Love

Is the love for self

It is only you

Who you can seek to help”

And

“Truth has no place

For compromise

Let it live in your heart

Shine in your eyes”

I said to the Messiah

“But happiness is who

I wish to find

I’ll open my door

And beg her inside”

The Messiah smiled,

“I’ve already said too much

Pursue Truth

And selfish love”

And for years I did

What I had been taught

Selflessness and doubt

I bravely fought

The day I was ready

To declare my win

I found joy on my doorstep

Begging to come in.