it's the little things
the itty bitty things
that always brings
me a smile

like hearing children sings
and hummingbird wings
a sharp "yup, yup"
from a small pup
an old dog bark
twilight before dark
stray cats
and old hats
squirrels
a baby's curls
a rose
old men when they dose
yes, all of those,
help me walk the next mile
they make me smile

little girls & boys
playin' with some old toys
grass
a nice ass
a hearty "hello"
yellow
red
a soft bed
hot bread
a good book
a "come hither" look
poetry
a cup of coffee
a tree
a flower
some old church tower
yes, these too, all the while
make me smile

the Sun
women when they run
the Moon
an old silver spoon
a "soon"
sunrise
a surprise
a cloud
quiet, not loud
a sparkle in the eye
apple pie
a good cry
ice cream
a moonbeam
a cigarette
winning a bet
for a dollar or two
You
make me smile