In Favor of Simplicity

Water, water, rippling down my morning shower, Just the right temp – a pleasing thing. The snore of a little dog to comfort During a midnight bad dream. Simple happenings. The smell of coffee, the pop of toast; Classic songs on the radio; A neighbor’s “hi”, dew on my face; A creaking door, loving this old place. Simple sounds. A cloud forming the face of a friend on high; The ferns grew another inch last night; No air conditioning needed this day; Laughing kids with just one more day to play. Simple sights, Then when life tells you you have needs to settle For the humble ways, without complications, And let quarrelers quarrel and frowners frown; You opt for peace without limitation. In Favor of Simplicity