I Caught a Speck of Happiness

I caught a speck of happiness,
And clasped it tightly in my hand.
I felt I found infinite richness,
I couldn’t believe it or understand…

And you noticed my astonishment,
And stroked my hand slowly and gently.
I felt everything would be different.
I needed your warmth, apparently…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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