Small Pleasures
by Rachel Hoyt
Sometimes a cute little note
that someone you don't know wrote
on a tip jar or random receipt
that is worded wittily neat
can brighten your day
in the most special way
because it is most unexpected
when small pleasures aren't neglected.
© 2012
Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.
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What I love are fun little rhymes like this.
ReplyDeleteThey always brighten an otherwise somber mood.
I need to work more on those.
That is why I love writing them so much! Even when I'm writing about something that makes me angry, if I can rhyme it in a clever way, then I'll always be smiling at the end. :) I enjoyed your rhyme this morning. :)
DeleteHow true! Sometimes it is these small things that give us the most pleasure. I have never had someone write a note like that for me. Maybe someday. Rachel
ReplyDeleteKeep your eyes peeled Rimly! Someone may have written a note to everyone that you won't see if you aren't looking... menus, receipts, etc. :)
DeleteDear Rachel,
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday!
I so agree. I leave my wife little notes all the time. I even ring her several times a day just to hear her voice and tell her how much I love her. That's just me and the kind of guy I am. Of course, anything remotely chocolate can also work wonders as a mood changer too (smile). Thank for sharing.
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Your wife is a lucky lady. Me & chocolate are pretty good to each other as well. :)
Delete"Penis Butter Snickers!?" I don't even want to know :D
ReplyDeleteLOL. Good man! You obviously clicked the links. :) I'm assuming that note was written on accident by a very distracted female or a very irritated, passiive agressive man. Of course, you know what they say about assuming... :P
DeleteThis is so true! My girls always used to leave little notes for me. I treasure them all :) Great poem Rachel!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rimly! Kids notes are the best. :) The neighbor kids put one in the mailbox for me once. It is still on my fridge. :)
DeleteSo very true..... I love small pleasures. They make my day. We all need them, I think; and your poem is a wonderful reminder of that fact. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. I definitely think we all need them. :)
DeleteI also love small pleasures! Loved this one as well---
ReplyDeleteThank you Audrey! :) :) :)
DeleteBeautiful. Small pleasures does make your day :-)
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