Happy Things

Warm summer days and ice-cold beer;
northern lights that you can hear;
babies chuckling through a drool; 
that sixties sound from Liverpool;
the spirituality of the stars at night;
that orange and brassy autumn light;
these are things that brighten our way,
miracles that happen every day.

The soul connection lovers know;
the absolute quiet of fresh falling snow; 
the unabashed love in the eyes of your dog;
memories brought by a walk in the fog; 
the warmth of family, near and far;
the colour and smell of an Asian bazaar;
this magic happens constantly:
just open your eyes and you will see.

Whenever life would weigh you down,
just take a breath, and look around.
Positivity will clear your frown,
enhancing those wonders that abound.
It’s not all gloom, death, and despair;
don’t give credence to the night,
beacons of beauty are everywhere,
ensuring you shall walk in light.