Joy.
First Thing In The Morning.
Joy is the hush before the birds begin,
the breath before my thoughts arrive,
a quiet that sits with me,
like warm cotton and early light.
It is the stretch of sun on the wall,
the soft sound of my feet on the floor,
the still knowing that I am here,
with breath in my chest
and peace in the room.
Joy is waking up to God before anything moves,
before I speak, before the world calls,
just Him and me,
in a silence that feels full.
It is prayer spoken gently,
time that waits for me,
room to be still,
and the calm of knowing I am safe.
There is joy in the roof that covers,
in the hum of something working,
in the bread on the table,
in the water running clear,
in the mother whose love is steady,
in brothers who know how to make me laugh.
Joy is the voice that calls when I need it,
the friend who listens,
the people who walk with me,
the smile of someone I barely know
but who means well.
It is the lesson I didn’t expect,
the chance to try again,
the small wins no one sees,
the way the morning starts fresh,
as if nothing is too far gone.
Joy is not loud,
not always seen,
but it stays in the corners
of an early hour,
and meets me in the light
as I open my eyes
and say thank You.
About the Creator
Cathy (Christine Acheini) Ben-Ameh.
https://linktr.ee/cathybenameh
Passionate blogger sharing insights on lifestyle, music and personal growth.
⭐Shortlisted on The Creative Future Writers Awards 2025.
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Comments (16)
Beautiful and so true! I especially like: “ Joy is waking up to God before anything moves, before I speak, before the world calls, just Him and me, in a silence that feels full. It is prayer spoken gently, time that waits for me, room to be still, and the calm of knowing I am safe.” I also love your gratitude for everyday blessings that we too often take for granted.
This was just so beautiful... it felt anointed. I loved every line. This line struck me: "in a silence that feels full." .. because I noticed that this morning when I was talking to, and contemplating God. I will have to revisit this poem again and again. X
this poem is a slice of joy 👏👏👏
Wow! I stumbled upon this in my morning 🌅 here in Sweden: rebooted my spirit. Joy. I need more of it. Beautifully written!
Beautiful poetry, Cathy! Life is filled with many simple joy filled moments. Congratulations on your top story! 🌸
Your poem is very full of gratitude for things that bring joy... lovely
Joy joy, beautiful joy! Love this poem and how you described every moment that brings you joy. Congratulations on top story.
This. THIS!!! Written from my heart. Your heart. So many hearts full of joy sensed in ways that are easily overlooked by the masses. This is acknowledgement. Validation that needed your poem Cathy. And by God... I'm so grateful YOU wrote it! Remain ever blessed Top Storyan!
Congratulations on your top story
Congrats on top story! 🥳
Your poem captures the quiet presence of joy in the everyday, the unnoticed, and the sacred. A reminder that peace is often found in stillness. Congratulations on your Top Story!
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Beautiful Words, thankyou for sharing and congratulations on Top Storyxx
Gorgeous and full of hope! So lovely! Go Cathy! ☺️
This was stunningly beautiful! Loved it so much!
This is such a peaceful, grounding reminder that joy often lives in the quiet moments we overlook. Beautifully written.