There’s a lot of little things…..

When are you most happy?

I’m never totally happy

I don’t deserve to be

I can’t forget the flaws in me

Or how things ought to be.

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But there’s lots of little things

That make the heart feel glad.

A welcoming, impromptu smile

Forbids you to be sad.

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Enjoyment in a young child’s face

The world seen through their eyes.

The things that we find commonplace

Delightful, a surprise.

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A look caught in my partner’s eye

That tells me she still cares

A small show of affection

That takes me unawares.

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A family come together

That don’t meet up enough.

The thrill of clever grandkids

Showing that they’re smart.

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The thrill of entertainment

That passes through a crowd

When someone scores a goal or try

Or hits a special note.

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The hit of morning coffee

Perhaps a special meal.

Meeting an old friend again

Knowing love is real.

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Being out in greenery

Enjoying the fresh air

A spring allotment fresh prepared

All its crops fresh sown.

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The special feeling runners get

And call a runner’s high

When everything falls into place

You flow and touch the sky.

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There’s no one thing makes happiness

You take it where you can

I try to make the most of life

Not dwell on being sad.