The Simpler Things: A Poem

When things get out of hand, and I'm surrounded by strife,
I like to take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the simple things in life:

The kindly smile of the man in the moon,
The call of the northern loon,
The dance of ripples, as the rain pours down,
The skyline of a distant town,

The rich hues of autumn leaves,
The soft caress of a summer breeze,
The unique complexity of a single snowflake,
The mighty power of an earthquake,

The synchronized motion of the waves in the sea,
The protective shade of an old oak tree,
The warmth that touches me from the sun,
The colours of the sky when the day is done,

The clouds racing high above,
The freedom of a soaring dove,
The waltz of the swaying grass,
The solidity of a mountain pass,

The sparkling blanket of untouched snow,
The flash of lightning, putting on a show,
The patterns made by billions of stars,
The canyons and eroded rock's scars,

The vibrant colours of spring flowers in bloom,
The roaring thunder’s trembling boom,
The exotic animals and their grace,
The intrigue of a far off place...

So when things get out of hand and you're surrounded by strife,
Just take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the simple things in life.



So I hope you like my poem. I tried to emphasize the importance of going back to nature; putting aside such a materialistic society and appreciating the beauty the world has to offer.
So what do you think? Would you change any verses? Add any verses?
xoxo Rebecca