THE GIFT OF JOY

War is deadly devastating;

It causes immeasurable suffering.

The heart is broken badly;

Natural joy is lost to many.

 

The Lord gave a stirring promise;

He promised that Joy would increase.

War would cease with the enemy defeated;

Joy would return to all who have suffered.

 

The nation would see the population grow;

War had caused many families to sorrow.

Loved ones are killed because of oppression;

But the Lord would see to the population.

 

The war implements would be destroyed;

The nation would see many gainfully employed.

All may share in this special joy of victory;

The Lord would give special joy faithfully.

 

Inspiration: Isaiah 9:3-5

Charles Tan