the joy of the encounter /the encounter
                                    of joy
the two                         intricately interconnected
            being completely open to the present
                                    requires a sacrifice, letting go
                                                            of one’s self for the eternity
                                    that lies concealed
                                                in the moment
to enter into this encounter
the open door must be entered,
            but first the door must be opened
faith, hope, love
                        through these everything becomes alive
                                    vivified by a meaning
witness, born of the encounter with joy
true joy                                                            the fire within
            the fire of love that consumes all else
and radiates
pours
out
towards the other
gives
and
            receives
                        joy.