Laughter | A Poem

Does God laugh?

I think He does.

I can see the wrinkle ‘round His eyes

The softness in His observation.

Much like a parent enjoying the first steps.

His belly probably shakes when I crack my jokes, after all He is the one who gave me my wild humor.

I love the moment it seems like He has an inside joke with me.

One where only He and I would know because we talk,

We talk a lot!

I’ve got the touché times

Where He told me and I didn’t listen

But is funnier than a I-told-you-so

I laugh at His sense of humor.

I mean have you read the Bible?

He made all those people!

John outruns Peter.

Wringing of the nose brings blood?

Who writes this stuff?

Does God laugh?

I think He does,

And does so with us.

It’s a spark of joy in the midst of life.

Like a funny text in the middle of your day.

Lord, I pray-

even in the midst of pain, turmoil, and disaster-

Thank you for laughter.

-MJ