Tales of walking, eating, watching and playing. Vintage treasures and simple pleasures ... the things that make her happy.

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Sometimes ...

she forgets who she is …
 
The humdrum takes over,
The focus shifts
She frets about time,
The things that really matter become lost,
In a whirring mass of ‘to do’s’ fogging her mind.

Then she sits down,
And writes a list of what makes her happy,
Just the little things ...
 
Warm, still, evening air,
A new visitor to her bird table,
Reading to her son.
A walk with her man,
Friends, who care.
The Damselfly that landed on her hand by the riverside.
Her little cat's contended purr.
 
And so much more …
 
Her soul catches up.
And she remembers ...

10 comments:

Vix said...

Your son is such a handsome chap!
Oh for time to reflect on anything other than what to pack for the next weekend. Enjoy! x

Unknown said...

lovely post its always could to remember what the soul needs to be happy and its always the simple pleasures in my life :-) dee xx

Jen said...

That is a lovely list, and a great idea to do it. Marvelous pictures, and your son so handsome and cheerful. Love this!

Vintage Sheet Addict said...

It really is those little things that make all the difference :) xxx

Rosemary said...

All of the little things that give you happiness and pleasure are freely available - if only more people would look around, appreciate, and share your sentiments, then the world would be a happier place.

vintageandart said...

Lovely post and so true...The very best things in life are always right at our fingertips if only we take the time to notice them. Family, friends and nature...and oh yeah and a good laugh!!

Down by the sea said...

Lovely words it is so easy to forgot and not appreciate those simple pleasures of life! Sarahx

Donatella said...

Bellissime immagini complimenti

nilly said...

Thank you! I needed to be reminded of this and will concentrate on your wise words at a time full of family troubles.

Barbara said...

My soul really does need to catch up at the moment - visiting your blog always helps with that. x