These Simple Things

The simplest things in life are best

A patch of green,

A small bird’s nest,

A drink of water, fresh and cold,

The taste of bread,

A song of old;

These are the things that matter most.

The laughter of a child ,

A favourite book,

Flowers growing wild,

A cricket in a shady nook.

A ball that bounces high!

A rainbow in the sky,

The touch of a loving hand,

A time to rest_

These simple things in the life are best.

By Sajjan Kumar.