Those Little Things

You needn’t win the lottery, Get married or give birth To have a day that lifts you up And makes you feel your worth. For little things are what may paint A smile upon your face – A grandchild’s voice, some daffodils, A legal parking place. A lunch with friends, a brand-new hat, Your favorite type of book, A walk along the river, Yummy food you didn’t cook. An ice-cold beer, an ice cream cone, A bike ride in the breeze, The perfect music for your mood (And no one disagrees). Every day cannot be special But those lovely little things Are the pick-me-ups that matter, Smoothing out life’s daily dings.