Best Simple Pleasures Poems

Cotton candy clouds at sunset
 Star lit skies at darkest night
 Yellow moons in the heaven 
 My hand in yours held tight .

 Small verdant hands that say hello
 To creatures great and small 
 God’s gentle breath stirring them
 Until their time to...

Continue reading...

In a busy world I don't take for granted simple pleasures
like snuggling with a loved one on a chilly winter's night
Saving keepsakes of the things I collect and call treasures.
Finding myself in the dark until someone turns on a light.

I'm pleased that my children still...

Continue reading...

The temperature fluctuates between mild spring days to rain or even snow. Nature wakes up, and the buds slowly sprout on the trees. Coltsfoot pop up as yellow rubber balls, charming yellow flowers. I find that the older I becomes, the more I love it....

Continue reading...

The sun lifts an edge
and peeks a feeble light
beneath a blanket
of morning fog, its dull glow
hugging the horizon, 
silhouetting a stand of trees 
and the cross-hatched
pattern of a factory fence. 
Another day has begun
with its shuffle of trite
miscellanea.

I muster an interest, sending
out my first emissary...

Continue reading...

Take me back to the cabin, cabin in my mind
The place we go to be alone, I need cabin time. 
Only we can make it happen, we know where to go
Take me back, oh take me back, I need you so

The look you give me...

Continue reading...

Spoken softy on the breeze
lightly touching my senses
Breath as soft as you please
leaving me feeling defenseless.

Morning kisses on my cheek
with sleepy eyes a smiling
Your touch I longing seek
giving each day a silver lining.

Snuggled close at this late hour
peaceful and ever so content
Only you hold over...

Continue reading...

In a busy world I don't take for granted simple pleasures
like snuggling with a loved one on a chilly winter's night
Saving keepsakes of the things I collect and call treasures.
Finding myself in the dark until someone turns on a light.

I'm pleased that my children still...

Continue reading...

Today I'm going to spoil me.
Sleep in for an extra hour ... or three.
Stay in pajamas well past noon,
though this day will be over much too soon.

Warm fuzzy slippers on my feet, 
hazelnut coffee, a special treat.
These simple pleasures are all too rare
when I treat...

Continue reading...

When summer's in the meadow
and the bluebird's on the wing,
I love the simple pleasures
that a country morn can bring.
Then all the world's a cane pole
with a bobber and a line,
the catfish are a jumpin'
and all I have is time.

My back against a willow tree
the clouds...

Continue reading...

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...

Continue reading...

A warm bath, a cozy bed, a purring cat,
paper and pen to write, a friendly long chat.

A laptop within reach, a cup of hot tea,
meditation, imagination, inspiration set free.  
 
A walk in nature, a stream, birds twittering, 
beloved one holding my hand, my...

Continue reading...

Three waves blew past 
My two arms stretched wide
With one word in my head: Haven!
And to you alone shall I confide

The tide brought a whisper to my ear
"A simple pleasure I give to you, my dear" 

An uphill steep each man is forced to climb
And...

Continue reading...

Simple Pleasures


Simple pleasures, oh such treasures
When we really pause to think,
They are the strength of every day;
To stable joys, they are the link.

That morning coffee, sunny day,
A walk or run outdoors to see
The beauty of dear nature's face
In sky above, each bush and tree.

Then morning...

Continue reading...

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...

Continue reading...

Jan 17, 2016


Simple Pleasures "What are they?"
I guess I've long forgotten
It seems my pleasures stem today
From things that I have boughten

I used to love the mountain air
At least I think I did
With the morning mist each day
And all the magic that it hid

But now the...

Continue reading...