Happiness

for the singing waves,

backing and forthing

on the shores of my heart,

I give thanks,

for the green wall of cedar

outside my open window,

and the blue sky, cloud-dotted, above,

for the small hummer at the feeder,

nibbling on my soul each time she drinks,

for contentment so blessed in old age,

I give thanks.

for the miracle of a dream

come true, not once, but twice,

for finding myself on the edge of the sea

once more, with the song of the waves

playing through me,

soul music,

and for the smiling villagers,

full of art and poetry,

for the loved dogs

laughing along the shore,

for sunlight on the green forever sea,

and for blooms opening

under the morning sun,

as my eyes open upon wonder,

morning after morning,

I give thanks,

I give thanks,

I give thanks.

for Susan's wonderful prompt at Midweek Motif: Happiness. The poem examples given were inspiring.  I have so many chest-expanding moments of happiness and gratitude, living in this beautiful place, where I belong. Do join us, in this feast of happiness!