Helium-filled balloons attached to the arms of laughing children

Sunshine that peeks through the shade of trees

Clean, fresh air breathed on a long forest walk

Crisp, breezy wind on a steamy day.

Slow, lazy days spent rocking on the creaking porch swing

Cold, homemade iced tea in a frosty glass

Long, funny books read on cold winter days

Fuzzy, soft sweaters protecting you from the wind.

Long, deep conversations with a close friend

Lovely, changing leaves gently floating to the ground

Large lounging cats tanning under the living room lamp

Small, loving gifts given in quiet caring moments.

Long phone conversations with a distant lover

Slowly pushing your smiling child on a big swing

Sweet aromatic carnations arranged on the dining table

Warm cozy hugs received from far away relatives.

Intense sweet kisses given between lovers

Long football games watched while lounging on the couch

Reading the Sunday paper and tossing sections to the floor

Writing sweet caring letters to far away friends.

Loving someone special throughout your life

Spending the entire day dozing in bed while rain falls

Listening to sultry music while dancing with your lover

What are your many reasons to live life to its fullest?

04.11.04 Scribbler