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Surprise Party

February 17, 2014 By Juanita Ryan Leave a Comment

You came running up behind me
and jumped up on my back,
asking for a ride and
laughing in my ear.
Out of nowhere
you ambushed me
and left me suddenly smiling.

My feet that had been dragging
suddenly are dancing.

This is no quiet, somber
thoughtful joy.
It is a foot-stomping
knee-slapping
raucous joy.

I never dreamed that joy
would catch up to me.

You have given me a surprise party.

Thank you.

——

You fill me with joy
in your presence.
Psalm 16:11

From Heaven at my Door by Juanita Ryan

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