"As soon as I heard
the sound of your greeting,
the child in my womb
leaped for joy."
— Luke 1:44
For Joy
You can prepare,
but still
it will come to you
by surprise,
crossing through your doorway,
calling your name in greeting,
turning like a child
who quickens suddenly
within you.
It will astonish you
how wide your heart
will open in welcome
for the joy
that finds you
so ready
and still so unprepared.