SIMPLE PLEASURES

SIMPLE PLEASURES

A friendly smile and a cheery wave,

Simple pleasure bringing joy,

Diamond stars in a night sky,

Flowers in the hand of a little boy.

Lying in a summer meadow

Watching clouds drift along.

Splashing through puddles 

Words from a song.

Sharing laughter with a friend,

Butter on home made bread.

Hot chocolate in winter,

A book to read in bed.

Sea spray on my glasses,

A smile upon your face.

Dewdrops on the roses,

A spider web of lace.

Daffodils dancing in springtime,

The smell of grass freshly mown,

Love letters tied with blue ribbon,

Flowers from the seeds I have sown.

Laughter from the children,

Games on cold wet days.

 A misty fog in winter,

A shimmering summer haze.

Relaxing in a fragrant bath,

Fluffy towels, warm and dry.

Walking in a winter rain

An umbrella to keep me dry.

The firelight glow at evening,

Lights on a Christmas tree.

A letter in my mailbox

A special cup of tea.

Photographs in silver frames

Memories set apart

Simple pleasures liver forever

In the recesses of my heart.

© Linda J. Vaughan

July 2006