"Paid for the Little Things"

Humorously explores the often-overlooked moments in our daily lives that contribute to a deeper sense of gratitude.

I’m sitting here, and the thoughts arise,
Just silly things, but they open my eyes.

Like how I get paid from seven-thirty to four,
Not just for the work, but for so much more.

I get paid to pee, and I get paid to poop,
To step away from my desk, in my own little loop.

I’m compensated for moments so small,
For walking to my boss’s office, and standing tall.

Even when I’m driving, with the radio on,
I’m on the clock, my workday goes on.

Paid for the miles, paid for the seat,
For the little breaks and the quiet retreat.

It sounds so silly, but it makes me grin,
To realize all the moments I’m tucked in.

Not just the hustle, the grind and the stress,
But for every quiet second, my life feels blessed.

Grateful for the time, grateful for the pay,
For the breaks and the pauses that fill up my day.

It’s not just about the work that I do,
It’s the little things, they matter too.

So I sit here and smile, with contentment inside,
For every minute of the ride I’m on,
Because in these small things, I see the grace"
In the quiet moments, I find my place.

Author's Note

playful reflection on the little things that can make us feel more at peace with our everyday routines. It captures that feeling of realizing the small, almost comical aspects of life that make us appreciate it more.

Reviews

[Jeyanthi]

That's wonderful.. I feel like sometimes I married to "a routine "😅...
But the break I take myself ( yeah escape though at background my ears are filled with my baby's voice)... that's really rewarding even it can be bathroom break..lol...
I too remember the college break: library books, crossing hod room to see busy or avail, the last min rush to get signs in lab notes..
I liked it how you quote, even for a minute being grateful is always more than the things itself ...

[Gregoria Somol Ahmed]

Thank you so much, Jeyanthi! I’m so glad you connected with the poem. It’s amazing how even the smallest moments, like a quick break, can feel so rewarding, especially when we’re juggling so much. I love how you shared your own experiences, from the college days to now—those little escapes, even with the background noise of life, truly do give us a sense of peace. I’m grateful that you resonated with the idea of being grateful for just a minute—it’s often those tiny pauses that remind us to appreciate the bigger picture. Your thoughtful reflections mean a lot to me!

[John the Baptist]

Gratitude for the little things. If everyone developed such a skill, this world might be entirely different.

[Gregoria Somol Ahmed]

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, John. I absolutely agree that gratitude for the little things has the potential to bring about meaningful change in the world. It’s so easy to get caught up in the big moments, but it's the small, quiet moments that often hold the most value. I’m grateful for your perspective, and I hope my poem can inspire others to pause and reflect on those little moments of grace in their own lives.