What does it take to make your heart glad?
Relief from worry, maybe.
Seeing someone you love happy?
Even hearing two public figures amiably agree on something worthwhile
gives us hope... doesn't it?
However important those things might be to my daily outlook
there are swift moments
when very brief glimpses of the good life
give me great joy!
I love the sudden burst of mimicry from the mockingbird
as though he is too full to contain it all!
I am so pleased for a smile
from a complete stranger.
And someone's whistle in the dark
gives me a feeling that I am not alone.
But the frosting on the cake
is someone's prayers
said especially for me!
Now that really makes my heart glad!
I pray that Margie continues to expand in her ever-present journey of good health, fulfillment and joy!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your gladness today :-)
u make my heart glad Margie.
ReplyDeleteI just needed this today. Im feeling so down.
Keshi.
Thank you Eileen!
ReplyDeleteThat means so very much to me!
And, I am so happy to share my gladness!
Keshi
ReplyDeleteYou make my heart glad too!
And,I know you are sad sweetie!
I will remember you in my prayers tonight!
If it's mockingbirds that you like, come down here! We'red covere with them. You don't know if your hearing the real thing or not, there is so many. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your happy post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual. isnt' it great when a stranger gives you a smile.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and so optimistic! It's truly the simple things in life that can cheer you up!
ReplyDeleteTake care :)
Robyn
Yes lots of mockingbirds where you are Andrew!
ReplyDeleteI actually am going on a trip to Ark. soon!
I will be on the lookout for the mockingbirds!
Thank you c!
ReplyDeleteStarry,
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Yes, so wondeful when we get a smile from a stranger!
Thank you Robyn!
ReplyDeleteYes, the simple and little things in life can give us the most meaning!
Take care!:)
Reading your poetry.....makes my heart glad!
ReplyDeleteNice poem !!
ReplyDeleteKind of partial to the frosting on the cake!! Very good Margie!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully said Margie. Thanks for the lift!
ReplyDeleteAh Margie, you and your creations are such a comfort.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me a lot of the beautiful trees that were on the street where I grew up. They grew in a stately manner and when you would walk down the street, or perhaps drive down, because of the way they arched over the street it created a feeling of reverence for life.
That is my experience often when reading your blog. Goodlife.
yes, a happy post indeed, when I look around at the mighty works of Gods hands I feel real glad.
ReplyDeleteincredible.
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Hi Marg...I should learn to notice these small things and cheer myself up..I think i just walk past these things..worrying about the problems which appear liek mountains to me
ReplyDeleteNothing makes me so glad
ReplyDeleteAs my lover's breath
and beating heart
Seeing someone (family n friends) makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteA big smile when shared makes me happy
A warm comfort from my husband make me happy.
"I am so pleased for a smile
ReplyDeletefrom a complete stranger."
I feel the same way Margie... I love it when that happens... especially when they initiate it... lovely moments..!
and..."But the frosting on the cake
is someone's prayers
said especially for me!" You've got mine...! :)
Hi Margie, glad to see that you are continuing to be glad and warm-hearted. thanks for sharing your poetry, and for being you! I pray that you are safe and well and receive all the guidance and support you want and need. :^)
ReplyDeleteThank you ash!
ReplyDeletepavithra
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Pat
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
You like the frosting on the cake one best... like I do!
Thank you Don!
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome!
Robert
ReplyDeleteYou cannot imagine how your words made me feel!
I am so touched!
Thank you so very much!
Hi Christabelle
ReplyDeleteThank you!
kai
ReplyDeleteThank you sweetie!
Take care!:)
dodi
ReplyDeleteI am sure you can look around and see it all... all the small things in each day to make you happy.
Don't worry to much... you are too young for worry!
Take care!
Be Happy!
oz
ReplyDeleteYes, that is something wonderful to be glad for!
Me too!
priya
ReplyDeleteThose are very nice things to be
happy about!
Kathleen
ReplyDeleteYou like a smile from a stranger also... yes, lovely moments!
How Touching " to have your prayers"
Thank you Kathleen!
Steve
ReplyDeleteI so appreciate your kind and thoughtful words... and the prayer!
It means so much!
Thank you!
I do a lot of whistling in the dark!
ReplyDeleteGeez Louise it is so refreshing to find something positive and uplifting.
My wazoo appreciates the extra sunshine..thank you.
HE
ReplyDeleteAlways happy if I can add a little
sunshine!
Maybe that was you whistling in the dark... I heard the other night!