There Is No Denying This Genesis of Joy

“The world will never starve for want of wonders; 

but only for want of wonder.”

― G.K. Chesterton, Tremendous Trifles

A  child's joy is so pure!

There is no denying this; Children’s laughter, chatter, kiss 

Reminds us that happiness is not a complicated quest 

Fortune is not found in things; angels are not white with wings 

We can all feel rich as kings if we recognize life’s best 

Wonder is want satisfied; a relinquishing of pride 

As we set ourselves aside, caught off-guard by awe unchecked 

For there’s no denying this; He who authors wonder’s bliss 

Thus orchestrates the genesis of joy without defect 

Want is always on the hunt; at the mercy of the brunt 

Of discontentment’s blunt and insatiable emptiness 

There is no denying this; what a wonder, Wonder IS 

As a glimpse of God surprises us with happiness 

© Janet Martin