Smiles For Simple Pleasures

In a busy world I don't take for granted simple pleasures Blooms, newly risen in Spring from bulbs planted last year Rummaging through my collection of keepsake treasures. My children saying those three special words I want to hear. I smile when I have the involuntary reaction to give one back to a stranger who has just offered a nod and a smile at me I've found myself grinning, and doing so with great satisfaction when butterflies emerged, knowing that I'd set them free That first sweet bite of a warm cinnamon bun with icing The feeling when first waking and taking a morning stretch Purchasing what I want, then finding it has a sale pricing When I'm happy with a painting I've created from a sketch When gifted with a bouquet of flowers for no reason at all Seeing pewter clouds in the sky when there's need for rain Watching my granddaughter take motherly care of her doll Feeling the gentle touch of a friend, trying to ease my pain Having an unimpeded view of stars brightly glowing at night When I've found that daydreams have set my thoughts adrift Watching dawn's roseate skies and lavender hues at twilight And being offered forgiveness for a sin: the most revered gift