Simple Pleasures

There are many pleasures

This world would suggest

But I love the measure

Of simple things best

I love the reprieve

Of a garden nook

With a cup of tea

And a poetry book

I love to yield

To guilt-free temptation

Strolling a field

On a mini-vacation

…beneath blue-sky canvas

Of cotton-tuft art

While sun-flower glances

Soften my heart

I love the music

Of walnut tree sighs

Etched in perfection

Against summer skies

Of all the fine pleasures

This world would suggest

I love the measure

Of its simple things best

© Janet Martin