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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Ligon Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 10:37 PM
An enjoyable read. I appreciate the simple things as well and it would be nice to have a life of simplicity.
Wanter Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 10:41 AM
You were so nice to find this poem and comment.
Cheney Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Simply wonderfully written
Sands Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 8:37 AM
Oh, I love this! And the ending is perfect! :) A favorite for me Sunlite !
Green Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 8:03 AM
The simple life is the best life and your beautiful and charming poem says just that. This was lively my friend. It brought a sense of peace to me as I read it today. Really nice.
Andresen Avatar
August 29, 2019 at 5:28 AM
- All the little things ... that matter so much ... a lovely poem, Sunlite :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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