What makes me smile?

Seeing people dance with sweaty joy.
The sun that blinds after a dripping rainy day.
A friend who’s glad to see me now with hugs.
A kindness given free without pay.
Music crescendos that lifts my body through the roof.
Tasting fresh bread that’s warm and just baked.
Children running and screaming because they can.
Morning coffee bitter, sipped slow, on a sweet still day.
The sound of birds invading my sacred space.
The touch of a lover at morning wake.
The smell of hot pasta savory on waiting plate.
Looking across the flying sand to the fearless living sea.
A warm wet bath, scented, caressing the cold away.
Thinking about the things that make me want to live.
Using my fluid pen as a paintless brush in flow.
Walking a path endless through breathing, patient trees.
Celebrations loud where everyone feels the vibe.
The sounds of laughter spreading across a park.
The silence of night alone when everyone is asleep,

These are some things that make me smile.
These are some things that make me want to cry.

 

23/11/2024