The curl of tiny fingers
A simple blade of grass
The refreshing scent of lemon
The reflection in the glass
 
The beauty of majestic peaks
The loyalty of a dog
Snow-dressed pines in winter
The mystery of what lies beneath the fog
 
The patterns in each snowflake
Freckles on a face
The coolness of the bower
The thrill of finishing a race
 
Crickets, lightning bugs, honeysuckle
A bubbly, winding creek
Friends of my bucolic youth
They lulled me fast to sleep 
 
A “welcome home!”
A cozy bed, a warm cup of tea
Playing as a team
A tot upon the knee
 
A kiss upon a cheek
A sparkle in an eye
A tiny wisp of hair
A newborn baby’s cry
 
A trustworthy friend
A steadfast guide
The sunrise every morning
The whole story, with nothing to hide
 
The buzz of a bee
The fragrance of a rose
The flutter of a butterfly
Warm sand between my toes
 
The stillness of a night
A sympathetic ear
An honest mechanic 
Belly laughs, and an ice cold beer
 
Authentic hospitality
The taste of love served up as pie
A warm, and lasting hug
A pleasant, contented sigh 
 
The smell of fresh-mown hay
Ocean waves gently rocking
The music of a heartbeat
Prayerful hands interlocking
 
A ram’s curly horn
The smell of a book
Marvel after marvel
Everywhere I look