What is Joy?

What is joy?

It’s a bite of dark chocolate,

Painting with my hands

My puppy’s soft embrace

Iced tea on a hot day.

Reading a book

Smelling flowers

Walking with the breeze in my face

The sun kissing my neck.

It is watching my daughter

immerse herself in a book

Sitting by the sunlit window.

Arranging flowers in a vase

Listening to music

Humming

Cooking a poached egg perfectly.

What is joy for you?