I stopped to notice

Pleasure came to me today:
A morning walk to school,
A meaningful talk,
That silly thought and giggle
From a five year old boy,
A neighbor’s shy pup
Snuggling against me as we conversed,
An anxiety lightened,
A caring hug,
After-school chatter—it was a good day,
Childish outdoor play—
Such creative creations!
Pleasure poured in measured moments
popping in
between the hum-drum marching minutes of life.
Pleasure waits
Today I recognized its friendly
Peek-a-boo game
And played along