moments we keep in our hearts

The moments when a kindness penetrates to the soul
The days when the light falls perfectly on dew sparkled grass
The moment when a new baby cries for the very first time
The taste of crisp hot bread fresh from the oven


The feel of my own bed after two weeks vacation
The sound of my mothers’ voice when I am troubled
The purr of a kitten lying soft and warm on my lap
And the curly haired puppy cuddled at the foot of my bed


The pull of a fish lashing its tail trying to get away
The cool dampness after rain has chilled a summer day
The look of a room that is freshly painted
The contentedness of just being home for the evening

Each of these perfect yet brief moments await
For those darker times when our lives need a lift
Each moment preserved like a beetle in amber
Ready to spring forth at life’s’ grimmer times