The Things That Make Me Smile

A pretty face that wears a smile or giggles on the phone When sunlight glances through an open door A robin that will sit and talk when I am on my own Or getting lost in stories I adore Some apple-pie and custard or a welcome cup of tea Or just a word from one I love, to say that she loves me A deep red rose that smells divine or sparrows having fun An ice cold tarn high on a Lakeland fell Outrageous rhyme by Ogden Nash and toast that's quite well done A bakery that spreads the fresh baked smell My Mother's home-made gingernuts, another cup of tea A message from the girl I love that sends her love to me A cover drive from Ali Brown that makes the bowler glare A leg break spinning past the outside edge A buzzard by the motorway that plunges through the air Or walking on a tiny mountain ledge Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding and maybe another tea While hearing from the one I love that she's in love with me A snowflake in the winter and autumnal golden leaves A crocus that says Spring is on the way The beach when all the ladies have been met by clothing thieves Or flying kites on any windy day Some chocolate cake, a nice big slice, then wash it down with tea Another for the one I love who says that she loves me I smile for all these little things I smile for so much more For happiness is all we really need I count up everything I love and marvel at the score Is garnering such blessings really greed? A bag of jelly bellies and a nice hot cup of tea A dream about the girl I love, and when she dreams of me!