A Happy Place

 

A Happy Place

I am sitting quietly on my porch swing, slowly swinging,

The birds are harmonizing and cheerfully singing,

My feet are dangling freely, just above the ground,

The squeaking of the chain is the only other sound,

A gentle breeze is blowing softly onto my face,

I know that I have really, truly found my happy place,

The sun is warm and soothing on my shoulders and my back,

What more could I ask for?  There’s nothing that I lack,

The silhouette of a hawk I see against a clear blue sky,

Wispy clouds are faint and light and pleasing to the eye,

A nighttime rain shower has freshened up the air,

It is an unusually warm day in February; I am quite aware,

I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and let out a cleansing sigh,

March, April, May and June, then suddenly July!

Don’t waste a single moment to enjoy this blissful day,

I am reminded how time goes quickly, just as people say,

I gaze across the porch to some purple pansies there,

Gorgeous blooms with yellow centers are lovely beyond compare,

Look for beauty everywhere.  It is really not hard to find,

It might be in a happy space that will ease a weary mind.

Tammy Harvey

2/10/2024

Look for a special St. Patrick's Day post on 3/17.