Simple Pleasures

To wake up in the morning feeling glad
because I have no worries in my head;
This is a simple pleasure in itself
which makes it easier to leave my bed!

To see my morning emails; then to get
to work with time to spare makes me feel great.
I love when things run smoothly, like when at
each traffic light I do not have to wait!

To have a good time teaching and to feel
my students’ gratitude or hear one say
he’s happy with the lesson. This alone
is something that can really make my day.

To head home knowing half a day awaits.
I’ll be with hubbie and my dog and cat.
I make a lovely dinner and relax.
A peaceful home! There’s nothing that beats that.

I love my simple pleasures when I read,
watch television, chat with friends or write.
And when my eyelids close, I cozily
curl up in bed for Dreamland, my delight!!

Written Jan. 21, 2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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A   Avatar
February 3, 2016 at 3:16 AM
Andrea, Congrats on your wonderful win. ~LINDA~
Nehls Avatar
February 1, 2016 at 5:12 PM
Hi Andrea. For each day we truly can be pleased. It's a great attitude and a wonderful way to live. Thanks for sharing.... Robert
Makama Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 7:56 AM
Words so gracious. Beauty so outspoken and creativity so explicit. I love this. Thanks for the beyond 7 share.
A. Sharma Avatar
January 28, 2016 at 3:58 AM
What a pleasure to read Andrea.. congrats on big win!
May Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:52 AM
Congrats on your win Andrea
Gentry Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 1:55 AM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea! Enjoyed reading this.
A  Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 12:01 AM
ANDREA, Congrats on your Simple Pleasure win. Hugs ** SKAT **
Merryman Avatar
January 26, 2016 at 3:38 PM
Your positive attitude radiates through your poem, Andrea! A delightful write! Congrats on your placement in my contest and thanks for participating! Love, Kim
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 25, 2016 at 3:52 AM
You are not only yellow....you know what I mean...but gold! I loved this cheery outlook on your life Andrea. hugs, Connie
Inman Avatar
January 24, 2016 at 8:15 AM
That positive view of the world that you have shines through nicely here. Life can be tough, never lose it, Andrea.
May Avatar
January 22, 2016 at 9:25 PM
Wonderful write Andrea...hugs
Martin Avatar
January 22, 2016 at 1:48 PM
Excellent! Enjoyed.
Trifiatis Avatar
January 22, 2016 at 3:21 AM
Simple pleasures are the stones that the edifice of happiness is built with! Wonderfully done , dear Andrea! Good luck!
Y. Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 11:41 PM
Andrea, you simple pleasures are amazing. Good luck in the contest-Alexis
Vaso Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 11:11 PM
I wish for this day! :) Lovely poem!
Roper Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 9:32 PM
I want your simple pleasures, Andrea! :-)
Parker Avatar
January 21, 2016 at 8:26 PM
you are one happy person my poetic friend, may life always treat you so
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