I Like

(The photo is my creation)

I like to put my toes in a cold stream on a hot day

and watch the icy water re-direct itself to accept me. 

I like how it feels to wiggle my toes as I grimace in pleasure, sucking air through my teeth, then shiver and giggle out loud.

 

I like the memory of climbing onto the roof as a child to watch the sun rise, feeling like the only person alive at 5:30 in the morning.  

I like the nostalgic feeling I get when I wake to see the horizon in a blaze of burnt sienna and move to a dusty gold then gentian blue. 

I like a fresh cup of apple cider on a fall day when the leaves are in bold, beautiful shades of amber, lemon, and crimson.  

I like the feeling of my cheeks being chilled by nipping air, of being just warm enough in a favorite, thick, soft sweatshirt.

I like the way the air smells of moss and clean soil

after a summer rain.  

I like the feeling of humidity that dances over my skin before a cool breeze gently blows making goose-bumps stand on my arms.

I like the quiet hush as it snows at night, the glinting of light off the flakes making it look like magic.  

I like the way it compresses under my feet when I walk on it, making a sound like giants eating cereal.  

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

A lot of great "feelings" in this piece of delightful work. I enjoyed the read. I like the photo as well. F.

[B]

The simple joys of life
In the smallest of things

Spiritual :)

[Doreen]

Thank you. :)

[yusavage]

I've never really experienced any of these thing that was described in the poem, but the words you used were so vivid and realistic that I felt I experienced all of these things in my living room right now.

[Doreen]

I'm glad I was able to bring that forth. That was my intention. Thank you for reading.

[Gee]

I like this much my Doreen

[Doreen]

I'm glad you dropped in and let me know.

[Chris]

I like the mind within this...

[Doreen]

Thank you for stopping by.

[Chris]

Was worth pausing and letting the coffee get chill

[wordman]

well I like most all these things too except getting on the roof at 5.30 I love a sunset but not that much
unless you have a tar beach just out the window