Joy Expressions

 Author: Joy D'Penha Title: WOMAN Year: 2021 The author dedicates this poem to all Women on "International Woman's Day" In this poem the author describes the attributes of a woman, her strength and power, her meekness and gentleness. When God created a Woman He had a perfect plan He downloaded all the qualities For the tough race she ran A Woman of Substance, A Woman of Pride With a heart that melted, and the eyes that cried A Woman Bodacious, with love divine You could tell, she is one of a kind Even though through ups and downs You will see her happy, like a clown No matter what, she will be your friend Loving and caring, till the end She is calm on the outside like a duck But if you get on her face, I wish you good luck She will fight the fight until the end And wear His armour, for her loved ones to defend By her very different looks You think you can read her like a book Sure, tough to understand her enough Like the sea waves she is gentle and rough She will stan...

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: TIME Year: 2021 The author reminds everyone to dream big and strong and to pursue your dreams and not let time run out on you. If ever time would stop for me It would be such a miracle Years ago if I had realized what I wanted to be I would be soaring like an Eagle The years just passed by so quickly Where did all my time go I made good friends, raised a family The fruits I did bestow It's time to think wisely My dreams, did I accomplish? Loyal to my jobs and family My time, I could not store in a dish Life hits you hard from time to time With obstacles and breakdowns Don't put your dreams behind As your time is still ticking on But I believe it's not too late Since age is just a number I'll catch up to my dreams an aspirations And make sure I do not slumber So my friend, listen to me And let your dreams be strong Live your life and be happy about  Before your time runs out

Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Safe Diwali Happy Diwali Year: 1991 The author is asking everyone to be mindful when they light crackers during the Indian festival of Diwali and wishes everyone a Safe and Happy Diwali.  This poem was also published in the Daily Newspaper called MIDDAY, in Bombay during November 1991. Come One, Come All To light crackers big and small With friends and loved ones, its time to share And let them know how much you care A festive of joy, a festive of lights And yet one finds a drop of fright With crackers bursting high and low God knows when you'll lose your toe Rockets that will make you cry, Oh My In a second may leave you without an eye For Diwali visits just once a year Let not it bring your eyes a tear Cause this depth of great sorry May ruin your joyous tomorrow

Author: Joy D'Penha Title: LIFE Year: 2017 The author writes about LIFE, Divine Love and in this poem, dedicating this to the author's life partner and husband Anthony D'Penha and fun buddy son, Aldridge D'Penha As we live our life day by day With the winds blowing gently away To know that someone's watching us from above And makes sure things are right for us He appointed a guardian angel for each Who He gave authority to guide and teach To help us soar like an Eagle above And yet is calm like the Snow White Dove To build us when things aren't right And be that candle to give us light To hold us when we trip and fall Before our hopes in life is gone Should ever my eyes be closed before time I pray to the Lord Almighty tonight That He keeps you safe throughout your life And watch you closely by your side Give you His wisdom as an everlasting gift Courage to carry on through the stormy winds Endless love to pour your hearts out Peace in your heart endure througho...

  Author: Joy D'Penha Title: Morning Walk Year: 2021                                              One of the things the author does is takes her puppy out for a walk everyday.  Time does not matter, just spending time with her puppy makes her day bright and sunny. She gets to experience nature and the fresh air and talks with her puppy while they walk together. Her puppy is her best friend forever. Walking my puppy on a sunny morn The Robin was singing all along Blue birds found a nesting place The sun flowers looked and smiled with grace I walked and talked with God alone And felt safe to be protected from the unknown He whispered to me and said, "Don't fear my child" I will protect you all the while We walked along that narrow path That divided both the fields apart The grass was tall and shinning green The sun looked down with a gleam Butterflies passing by sai...