Appreciate Life

So much more than we can say

Taking for granted

The day to day stuff

Is not only a mistake

But simply not good enough

There are times in our life

That seem so enhanced

But the remainder of days

We walk around in a trance

There is so much beyond

What we normally think and see

But it’s the little details

That will ultimately set us free

A beautiful sunset

The crashing waves of the sea

Are all an intricate part

Of our reality

The developmental stages

That we so quickly pass through

Encompassed so much more

Than we ever knew

Appreciating the ups

As well as the downs

Serves us very well

When no support can be found

There are no shortcuts to life

Rushing around will not do

The treasures that we seek

Require diligence to pursue

A child’s tender touch

The smile that lights up her face

Are worth so much more

Than winning any race

An online parenting class

Can be instructive

And teach us a thing or two

But the real joy and bliss

Is right in front of you

Our children grow up

In the blink of an eye

And before we know it

Up, up, and away they fly

Don’t be afraid to compliment

Because the little things we say

Mean so much

And go an awful long way

There are no secrets

Or hidden keys

To opening one’s heart

And appreciating all that is free

Whichever which way

We turn or go

There are others in need

Of what we can show

Appreciation comes

In many styles

There is no one right way

To make someone smile

We do our best

When we allow to flow

All of our joy

And the bliss that we sow

Don’t be afraid

To break out of the norm

There is so much more

To give and to Be

That is why we were born

Appreciate life

With all of your heart

Don’t miss a beat

And you’ll be off to a brand new start

JWS 7/26/11

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