This trembling joy
from something said
something heard
With this much joy
the moon inside
shines and rolls off
to the right
With this much joy
tulips bloom in my chest
And toes in green
silk shoes
twirl on a dime
All negatives lay flattened
one day to plump up
to be witnesses once more
Today, though, even the fat geese
sit quietly with their family
And the smooth pond reflects only clear sky
Resting in this grace
of joy
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Assistant Editor: Daniel Garcia/Editor: Rachel Nussbaum
Photo: Ed Gaillard
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