The simple joys in life,
Are not hard to find;
They're all those little things,
Enjoyed with heart, soul and mind.



The smile and laugh of a child,
When, for the first time he sees,
A fuzzy little bunny rabbit
Hopping with great speed.



It's a tear on a mother's cheek,
When her child has made the grade
And receives that diploma,
Forgotten are sacrifices she made.



It's the bloom on a plant,
That has received great care;
Knowing that its beauty
With others will be shared.



It's the time on the porch,
In the cool morning air;
Spending time with my Lord,
Accepting His dare.



The simple joys of life,
Surround us every day;
If we will look around,
God will share His way.



The simple joys of life,
Keep us filled with hope;
When hard times are with us,
Those joys help us to cope.


©Sandra S. Oidtman
~2009~