SMILE
Prompt - Smile : Write a poem about the things that make you smile.
The cat coming down to sit on my lap
The warmth of a marital hug
Watching the crows while I sit at my desk
A drink from my favourite mug
Wearing the kilt on a non-windy day
Hiking boots stuck on my feet
Walking for miles in the warm Scottish sun
(And the rain and the wind and the sleet)
A soak in the bath when I’m back feeling tired
Relaxing there with a good book
Reading at any time of the day
Going into the kitchen to cook
The taste of roasted brussel sprouts
A pizza with those sprouts and stilton
Trying to create some exciting new tastes
From recipes I’ve previously built on
One of my sports teams winning a game
Or being in a crowd at a match
Memories of cheering on Edinburgh Caps
When MIR was my home patch
Lockdown chats with friends on the screen
The postie bringing surprises
Every item he gives feels like a gift
No matter their shapes or their sizes
Live music and comics and drama and art
Discovering a new favourite band
The euphoria I get from listening to Lau
Stu and Garry improv at The Stand
Every poll with Yes still well ahead
Showing the way to a much better nation
A chance to create a happier place
On a genuine socialist foundation
Reading for knowledge and insight and pleasure
The stories that guide us through life
Where facts only bring the confusions of truth
Fiction can cut like a knife
But there’s one failsafe route to arrive at a grin
Like a shaft of light come from above
It’s the joy of knowing you’ve been the cause
A smile from someone you love
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