Simple Pleasures


Solemn spirits oft seek it in prayer
Travelers find it with their ears open to the ocean
Devils rush to try things others not dare
But some bodies just enjoy home, sweet home minus the commotion

For some it's nightly conversation with a wordy book
Children find it in the pages of which they like to color
Others feel buon appetito simply when they cook
And everyone smiles at Grandma's card, knowing they're about to get five dollars

Many count their blessings with their four-legged friends
We've all found happiness making angels in the snow
Some write lone wolf by just the might of their pens
But when it comes to alone in the car, we're all members of the band playing on the radio

All these things are just simple pleasures
In a complex game with moments so hard you may wish it to end and fall apart,
And although at times you'll feel forgotten under those hardened weights and measures
Do your best to remember the simpler times, and you'll find it easier to get back to the start


January 18, 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 2/3/2016 10:10:00 PM
Sam, thank you for the reply
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Date: 2/3/2016 3:17:00 AM
Sam, Congrats on your wonderful win. ~LINDA~
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Sam Jameson
Date: 2/3/2016 6:29:00 AM
Thank you, Linda :)
Date: 1/28/2016 4:07:00 AM
What a pleasure to read Sam.. congrats on big win!
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/28/2016 5:57:00 AM
Thank you Dr., I am most appreciative of your kind remarks. Ciao!
Date: 1/27/2016 1:58:00 AM
Congratulations on your win!
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/27/2016 12:39:00 PM
Thank you, Susan. I truly appreciate your kind praise.
Date: 1/27/2016 12:02:00 AM
SAM, Congrats on your Simple Pleasure win. Hugs ** SKAT **
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/27/2016 12:40:00 PM
Thanks SKAT!
Date: 1/26/2016 5:14:00 PM
I agree Sam...Congrats on your win. BG
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/26/2016 5:38:00 PM
Thanks BG, glad you enjoyed the read. Thank you for your kind comment.
Date: 1/26/2016 4:29:00 PM
A well written poem, Sam! I really like your line "but when it comes to alone in the car, we're all members of the band playing on the radio". Congrats on your placement in my contest and thanks for participating! Love, Kim
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Sam Jameson
Date: 1/26/2016 5:37:00 PM
Thank you, Kim. I appreciate you putting on the contest. I enjoyed putting this piece together, it was a fun write. Ciao!
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