Simple pleasures.

Inspired by the Danish Hygge.

Let's paint a picture or write a letter,
Why do we think we need to do better?
Let's bake a cake or plant a tree,
Why can't we be happy and free?

Let's read the books for there's not enough time,
With oceans to cross and mountains to climb.
Let's cherish the simple pleasures out there,
With the stars in our eyes and wind in our hair.

Let's lay on the grass next to the flowers again,
Soak up the sun and drench in the rain,
For the winter of our life is not so kind,
So, let's catch all the smiles that we can find.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You capture the sad truth as you cascade the rhyme and offer sound advice about living to enjoy the simplicity of things!

[Gee]

Your words trip off the tongue. Nice cadence and rhyme :)

[Fairy Khan]

Thanks a lot.

[Rye]

I really enjoyed this, it's quite lovely really. So poetic and wonderful

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you.

[Lea Sheryn]

What wonderful thoughts you have! We should take this time, while we are all stuck at home, to consider the beautiful things that life has to offer.

[barleygirl]

I love the flow of rhyme & rhythm in this poem . . . reads very comfortably. I love that your many strong examples SHOW what you mean by simple pleasures. I love that your encouraging message is persuasive . . . this could knock a chronic curmudgeon out of his funk! Here's hoping you & your loved ones are safe & healthy (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Fairy Khan]

I hope the same for you and everyone. Thanks for reading.

[¿]

The complex dreams that we chase are made of simple formulas, those which we deny to enjoy. These simple pleasures result into the well being of our mind to soul when done. Fairies speak for the wellness of all, like you🍀

[Fairy Khan]

You are such a sweetheart. Your reviews always lift me up. I think only these 'simple pleasures' are what are going to get us through these difficult times. All we can do is pray. God bless you.

[Peter Kreg]

I loved this. It depicts one of the endless possibilities of living one's life, in the time when people are living in a fallacy, and go after things that don't matter.

Hopefully, this lockdown helps us realize what's more important.

Stay Safe Amigo.

[Fairy Khan]

Thank you for the visit. Stay safe you and yours.

[Dave]

I loved this. So simple, so true. It is a shame how much we miss by not appreciating the easily found pleasures of life. I hope you find all of yours.

Take care - Dave

[Fairy Khan]

I hope the same for you. Thank you for your kind words.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear poet. Slower days need easy activities. I am still working, but If I had time. I would read a lot and finish my books. Work in the yard. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. I hope you are doing well and be safe my friend.
Coyote

[Fairy Khan]

You're welcome, Coyote. I too hope that you and yours are doing well and are safe.

[zainul]

"Small is beautiful" was a phrase used by eminent people long ago.Now,I may add (though not eminent) "Simple is beautiful" for this wonderful poem.

[Fairy Khan]

Thanks a lot for your review.