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Simple Things In Life I Am Thankful For

May 1, 2023
By efleming BRONZE, Pacific Palisades, California
efleming BRONZE, Pacific Palisades, California
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On weekends I get to sleep in,

On weekdays I do not

Weekends I feel more rested,

Weekdays? Not so much.

I should stop taking sleeping in for granted. 


When I finish all my homework 

Before the due date

I feel like I can celebrate

Jumping up and down

I should stop taking finishing homework early for granted. 


After there has been a huge rainstorm

And the world is dreary and wet

When that first light of the sun breaks through

Everyone is ecstatic 

I should stop taking sunshine for granted. 


Showers are nice 

But days when you can soak in the bath

Especially an inviting bubble bath

That is a wonderful day

I should stop taking baths for granted. 


That feeling when you thought you lost something

But you find it

That is a precious feeling

Because worry disappears

I should stop taking finding something for granted. 


When it’s a sizzling day 

And you have a cool body of water to jump into

And all of the sudden when you leap in

You’re not hot anymore

I should stop taking cold bodies of water for granted.


I love it when you have a pet

Or see any animal really

And they stroll up to you 

And they are overjoyed to see you

I should stop taking thrilled animals for granted.


When you are having a hard day

And all of the sudden something marvelous happens

That can change your whole day

It turns from sour to sweet

I should stop taking good things for granted. 


When I am in the middle of doing something

And I take a break and come back to what I am doing

Less stressed and more relaxed
I feel so amazing

I should stop taking breaks for granted. 


I know it might be tough

To be thankful for little things

But I want to start now 

So, I can be grateful for what I have

I will stop taking the little things in life for granted.


The author's comments:

My name is Elise Fleming!


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on May. 9 2023 at 11:19 am
ashreads SILVER, Calabasas, Please Select
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ELISE THIS IS SO GOOD <3