It's the little things
that make me smile;
dispel the blues
for a little while...
Frisky puppies,
playful kittens,
tiny bubbles,
children's mittens.
Bountiful butterflies
fluttering by,
colorful rainbow
in cloudy sky.
Floral bouquets,
jelly beans,
miniature dolls,
old faded jeans.
Cups and saucers
for little fingers,
buttons and bows,
aroma that lingers.
Warm kisses tenderly
placed on my ear,
speckled leaves falling
when autumn is here.
A baby's nose,
cute as can be;
a music box,
a Christmas tree.
The light in the eyes
of my love so true;
words whispered softly,
"I'll always love you."
Author notes
One more thing that REALLY makes me smile...YOUR COMMENT!!!
I read and commented on one of your poems and two of the poems entered in this contest. 
Written October 12th, 2003
In a list
A contest entry
- Happy Thoughts by Sarafinn.
300 points, ended April 6, 2005, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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..so smile once more by reading this ..i enjoyed the poem...smile radiates energy and supplies lighter moments to make life pleasant..
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Thank you, nilav!
I enjoyed your pleasant comment!
Maureen
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Very nice poem. I am judging and commenting at the same time....Good Luck!
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excellent~
It made me smile the first time I read it
And made my heart smile the 2nd time as well
Good luck in the contest sis
Love ya muchly
Your sis
Susan~~~~
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very good!
You cute,dear little poem just made me smile!Thank you-I needed that!Very uplifting.It's just what I needed today! -
Aw this is very sweet. I am a firm believer in the theory that the so called little things are the best things in life. I don't think any thing is a little thing, each thing is its own miracle in and of itself. This poem made me smile. Great job on this!
~*Misty*~
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Oh this is so sweet, we do truly forget to look at the little things in life, this is gorgeous, I love it.
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Thanks, Cowgirl! I'd be honored if you printed my poem and hung it on your wall!
Maureen 
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Many thanks to everyone who commented on this poem! Today I enjoyed returning the favor.
<3 Maureen
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Little pleasures are the best
But often they are put at rest
And lie forgotten on the shelf
Until we take a look at self
Then memories they soon return
For forever in our brains are burned
Those little things that mean a lot
Through memories, again now caught
Hugs and love...Eddy -
Another uplifting, bright piece that has brought a smile to my face. This is a lovely way to start my day.
Love the background for it...
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superb
Just floating about, and I came across this fantastic piece. And it really is the little things that make you smile, isn't it? This made me remember teh good points of the day, and I thank you for posting it, as it will surely brighten anyone's day.
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wow this is good!! i like it alot so sweet...it definitely put a smile on my face! i love it!! very cute and adorable, truly beautiful...
really reminds me of the little things, wonderful wonderful write!!
thank you so much for brightening up my day!!
thank you for entering this kick @$$ poem and good luck!!!
alwayz,
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Beautiful! I love how its so sweet and simple! Great poem! It makes me smile!!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Laura! Storywrite? I'll see you later, alligator!
<3 Maureen
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Thank you, Joyce! I REALLY appreciate your comment and your good wishes!
<3 Maureen
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Same with mne!!! I love the small things in life! Your poem is lovely Maureen!!!! Sweet and precious!
~Laura
Visit me on Storywrite won't you.
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Good luck on the contest. This poem has such a beautiful flow and so much happiness pouring out of it! Such a precious feeling for all that you list.
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Thank you, Destiny! Thank you, avrilbeavie! I'm glad I put a smile on your face!
Thank you, Meg!
I LOVE your comments and your cheerful Cheerios! You ALWAYS make me smile!!!
<3 Maureen
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!! This is a totally beautiful write, it's really sweet and simple and just simply fascinating in its simplistic brilliance..
..wonderful wonderful wonderful!!!
Much thanks for sharing
Cheerios!
Meg
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so cute...a little reminder of the good old days. puts another smile on my face...i love to think back when i was a really small kid with the bright sun on my face...thank
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Wow Maureen, I'm so glad I read this. It's great, it's so nice to see something that isn't all about angst. I like this! Great work.
~Destiny~
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Now I'm REALLY SMILING!!! Thank you, MusumeSekai, Myra,
Yvonne, Peacelink, Honesty, and Wanda
I'm very happy that you liked my poem and let me know it!
<3 Maureen
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Sweet poem Most of us get so busy in our daily routine that
we forget about the little things that really make up our life.
I just had to 2 little gifts bless my life 1 week ago today....
twin grandsons This poem really hit home... for I took time
off of work to help "Mom" and enjoy the little things in life.
Great write.... thanks for sharing. This piece fit my life to a tee.
Wanda
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Brilliant!
Dear Maureen
Little Things That Make Me Smile
This is absolutely deserving of many comments. I'm really glad that you promoted it, or else I would not have seen it! This is beautifull...presentatio n says so much. It tells me that you are one of the few that appreciate the smallest things that others take for granted, it shows me that you have a very light-hearte d personality and your words actually speak, saying "Don't take things for granted" and "The tinyest of things can be noticed, so appreciate them and just look around you" Excellent write Maureen! Thank you for sharing!
Good Luck!
Always an
^j^Honesty
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lost my glasses couldnt find my smile
been sitting here frowning all this while
this smile that you now see on my face
through your poem it has found its place.
that is one of the sweetest writes and I love the pictures and the background. lovely thanks for sharing -
It is the little things in life that makes everything worth while.
like a smiple smile from a stranger. the look that you have been looking for from someone special. children playing in the yard. your car starting up without a problem.
yep it is the little things in life that makes everything worth while.
Yvonne
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LOL@Rof
A truly adorable poem; listing all the little things in a lyrical way ~just so light afloating as technicolourcandy floss falling. The most beautiful background, too. I loved this, Maureen.
Good luck in the contest.
Love.
Myra -
This is great! I love it. It sounds like something I would write. Keep up the good work!
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Thank you, lady spazz!
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Thank you, Laura! Thank you, Bill!
Thank you, enkou!
<3 Maureen
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CUTE!!! i loved it!!! adorable poem, thanks so much for sharing... good luck in the contest!
~ lady spazz
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hehe, excellent poem, made me smile a little I like the way you kept this poem very basic and yet said all that you wanted to. this flow of this poem is really nice, and it reads easy.
keep it up
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*smiles*
you find that special touch
that somehow brightens a day!
Thank you!
*hugs*
I did enjoy!
Keep penning on!
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aww this is so cute! but great! good luck in the contest!
laura -
Thank you, Rof Cau! Your words have stoked a warm glow in MY heart!
Thank you, Timothy! It is hard for me to think of you having a sad heart...you have so much love to give!
Thank you, Elise! I'm happy my poem brought a smile to your face.
<3 Maureen
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This is such a cute poem! :-) It brought a smile to my face. Plus it flowed very nicely. Good job.
Elise -
Excellent Poem
Wow! What an awsome poem with an awesome flow, yes, I agree, it's the little things, I have a poem called the Simple Things, kinda like this one, but yours just fills my little sad heart with joy, thanks for sharing and the sweet reminder that we need to pay attention to detail, the 'Little Things, for sometimes they can be most important, lots of love and please pen on, great work my friend!
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Of all the things that chase away your blues. You must be happy most of your days.
A nice poem and written well. It reads easily as if it bubbled straight from the heart.
Many times I've read some works along these lines and most left me cold and others left a sense of aneurism.
It is as if the poor poet had an aneurism trying to find words to rhyme with ideas and emotions the poet has only ever experienced on the Hallmark channel and in birthday cards.
But you have stoked a warm glow in my heart and kept it flaring with every line.
While your images wiped at my cynicism untill there almost wasn't any left.
If you don't win anything in this contest let me know and I'll break a few fingers.
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Thank you, asmiati! Thanks, Sis! Love Ya!
Thank you very much for commenting on my poem!
<3 Maureen
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Now sis
I am like you when one views and no comment
How could one not comment on this adorable poem you have wrote
The things that make you make me smile also
I love it
Good luck in the contest
Love the background and pic too cute
Luv you too sis
Night night sweet dreams
Susan~~~~
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A baby's nose,
cute as can be
hiihihi thats so cool stanza i love it
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Thank you, Desiree! Thank you, Janet!
I truly appreciate your very nice comments!
<3 Maureen
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Well, if this isn't just a darlin' lil poem! Brought a smile to my face and a bit of nostalgia for the carefree days of innocence and childhood. Perfect background and pic as well, set the mood for your precious write....swe
et as a jelly donut, this one! Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest! ~Janet~
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I don't know how anyone could read this and not walk away with a smile, stop and let you know what a lovely piece it is. Clicking through promo and point munching has always been a bone of contention with me and why I rarely promote anymore. This is lovely Maureen. Good luck in the contest.
Desiree
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Thank you, Daniela! I loved your comment!
<3 Maureen
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This is so sweet and cute. It brightened my day. It's the little things that make life wonderful, and the ones you listed are a few of my favorite things, too.
It reads like a little child's giggle.. truly Sound of Music-esque.
Love, and luck in the contest,
Dani Marie
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