JOY RIDE

BY

Laura Lee Christian

Sky flyers
silent
carried up
by air
heated with fire
brilliant bubbles
of colorful cloth
ready for an adventure
wherever they may drift
anticipation fills the hearts
of onlookers and riders alike
bright orange and bright yellow
rainbow colors
in an aura of varied and creative designs
great balloons
to fill the sky
that will not pop
but will carry excited passengers
who are looking for a period
of mellowing rest
to still their harried lives
a time to lift off
into a realm above their troubles
to become a child again
and enjoy simplicity,
balloon, take me up
but I know that after this interlude
of wondering peace
I must once again face
the demanding problems of this life,
if we trust the one
who has given us life,
our Savior, Jesus Christ
He can lift us into realms
of peace
even when we are on the ground
in the midst of the demands
of this life
when you have noone to turn to
let Him lift you up, and have a joy ride.
