Mundane Simplicity
That gives me great joy
This poem has been written as part of Sahil Patel’s Lifeline’s poetry prompts. Thank you, Sahil for the invite.
Today’s prompt is: I invite you to reflect on the simple yet profound aspects of your life that you may take for granted. It can be a warm cup of tea, a comfortable cosy blanket, a favourite book or a gentle breeze. I want you to write an ode to one of these simple joys in your life. Let your words celebrate the beauty and significance of the seemingly mundane, reminding us all to cherish the little moments that bring us happiness and contentment.
Mundane Simplicity
That gives me great joy
It is the mundane simplicity of life that brings the greatest joy to my world,
The simplistic nature that I once took for granted,
Such things as a cool breeze on sweaty skin,
The smell of rain on parched earth,
The laughter of my precious child,
Or the soft fur that tickles my skin as my adorable cat cuddles next to me.
But my all time favourite mundane simplicity that colours my world,
Is the joyous occasion when I wake on a cold winter morning,
With the understanding that not only is it the…
