It's the Little Things

My recent book, Seedy Town Blues Collected Poems is available on Amazon.com

In prison
when you have no
money, and you can't
buy commissary, and
the hours and the days drag by
like a tortoise searching
a garden.
It's the little things that
make the time bearable.
Someone gives you a package of
noodles or a cup of coffee,
or a bar of good soap.
Kindness in hell goes a long way.
It's the simple pleasures that
I took for granted
that I relish now:
Steaming hot water,
a bed with a real mattress,
and a library with thousands
of books to read.
I have writing paper,
ink pens, and reading glasses to
see with; it could be worse.

Author's Note

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0-hHZ6O8u0
Here's a link to my you tube channel where I read my poetry.

Reviews

[Soren]

Gratitude is a wonderful thing. It brightens the darkest day and makes life worth living. The little things are what really count and here is recognition of them. A strong write Thomas,

[Thomas W Case]

Thank you, Soren. I appreciate it.

[DIVYA]

This is a wonderful poem. I'm going to take a few moments to count my blessings too. So uplifting. It certainly could be much much worse,my friend. Thank you for sharing this!

[Thomas W Case]

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