All It Takes Is a Toddler and a Puppy

The toddler turns his face and grins Bouncing along with a bumpity bump bump The rest of the room stops to watch Everyone feeling uplifted and happy He is lying on his mommy now, Flat out, with arms around her Snuggling into her neck We feel his warmth across the room All we need now is a puppy someone says One comes running, demanding to be petted. It is a golden retriever, showing us that life is good Reminding us that it is the small things that matter We leave the party feeling lighter and younger. Best party in a long time, my partner says. I concur, smiling as I think of the toddler and the puppy. Life is terrific. The key is to look for its greatness.