It's the little things

It's the smiles, the winks and the waves
that lighten my life's distress.
It's the gentle touch and the words "I care"
that warm up my heart.
It's the "you and me", the "we" the "us"
that make me belong.
It's the things that money can't buy;
it's the little things that brighten my life.

It's the laughter, the joy and the chuckle
that ease the heavy load.
It's the tears and the loving hug of a neighbor
that remind me "somebody cares".
It's the unexpected invite, the call and the visit
that let me know that I'm needed.
It's the things that money can't buy;
it's the little things that brighten my life.

-Dec. 14 . 2008