Ten Things That Bring a Smile

I made a pile, a list of things The things that make me smile To narrow down these many things...it took me quite awhile But I realize now...I tried too hard... If I had only looked around There are little things that cross my day... That's where the smiles are found.... So if choosing ten, well then...., ...perhaps I'll just begin... Amazing me,... it seems to be...that joy can be found in simple things..... The wave from a neighbor over a white picket rail The first sunny day, after a long winter's spell A wood pecker's drum, or the skylark that sings The berries I picked, overflowing the pail Sweet soapy fragrance, and my grandson's smile straight from his bath....all wrapped in a towel Rays of yellow sunlight shining on the kitchen floor A sleeping calico cat...curled, snug by the door Books or photographs... A sweet memory to recall of those who loved me best...when I was very small Oh I could go on....I haven't mentioned them all But perhaps you get the idea.....I smile....I smile.....I smile....!!!!