What makes me happy

Waking up before the sun,

watching my husband rest,

my son’s smile and energy

living life with such zest;

dancing in the bathroom

in the kitchen or the yard,

singing in the shower

in a store or in the car;

laughing at silly jokes

or even nothing at all,

giving and receiving hugs,

getting an unexpected call;

making someone smile

who really wants to cry;

giving a little hope

to help someone get by;

hiking up mountains

the silence that ensues,

the sky in all its splendor,

the myriad glorious views;

piercing sounds of violins,

songs that touch my heart,

books that engage my mind,

beautiful works of art;

writing a piece that I like,

painting something, too,

drawing halfway decent,

learning anything new;

all the family together

around the dinner table;

making everyone’s favorites

the best that I am able.

In sum, these little things

and many more I’d say

make me so very happy

each and every blessed day.