Savor the simple

I am going to savor the simple. 

No one can force me to

desire caviar.  

I’d like a popsicle, please.

I will relish a hot dog 

cooked over the fire with 

my little ones.

I will take a walk 

and enjoy moving my body. 

I will seek quiet and rest. 

I am going to laugh and be silly

because life is too

short to do otherwise. 

Watermelon will be

readily available 

at all times.

I will seek opportunities

to connect with friends.

You know I will read a book with 

a tall glass of iced tea in hand

because that is one of 

life’s most luxurious pleasures.

I will arrange flowers 

in a mason jar

and call it beauty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I really only need

simple,

elemental, 

basic.

Breath. 

Love.

Laughter.

Hope.

Family.

Food.

Coffee.

Chocolate.

This summer will be basic. 

And that’s all that I need.

May I have a red popsicle, please?