Blessings Making Me Smile

Smile ! Smile ! Smile ! Blessings many making me smile all the while Grass lying under Morning Dew Barefoot walking on dew Blossoming buds in garden still Chirping Birds on window sill First Rays through mist Sunflower readying for twist For chocolate, Child smiling as barter Mothers prayer at altar Dad attending Parent Day meeting Mom at school bus stop waiting Friends surprise visit at odd hours Family celebrating till wee hours School Group photos Picnic and party videos Childless parent comforted by Orphan Handicap competing with my son Participating in a Charity show Gratitude gesture, at temple taking a bow First Place in Members Contest - "Count your Blessings" by Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen October 2010