Spirited

Giggling laughter begins the day

as restless children gather

for a simple game of hopscotch

I rejoice in my own memories

of that innocent stage of life where

the only things that mattered were

PB&J and Legos

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I swiftly become motivated with

the ambition necessary for venture

I hope to do something worthy today

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The autumn rays nourish my skin

as I walk to the mailbox to keep

my life on track

The scent of elderberries straddles

the olfactory nerves, elevating my

mood even higher

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I love this neighborhood

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To the right of me is old lady Stephens,

picking away at those pesky weeds

in her rose garden

To the left of me is puppy love, Roscoe

Trying yet again to catch that bright yellow

butterfly that visits him every morning

To the front of me is Lake Arrowhead,

who's seen more sunsets than we've seen

generations come and go

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Choosing to do nothing today

is an exercise of freewill

But choosing to do something instead,

is inevitable

My mind wanders half the day,

giving me proud moments

to dance with

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Gratifying Images

beyond every window

of my home,

leaves me content with satisfaction

The look and feel of it all

has granted me permission

to smile

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I love this neighborhood...