I am going to savor the simple.
No one can force me to
desire caviar.
I’d like a popsicle, please.
I will relish a hot dog
cooked over the fire with
my little ones.
I will take a walk
and enjoy moving my body.
I will seek quiet and rest.
I am going to laugh and be silly
because life is too
short to do otherwise.
Watermelon will be
readily available
at all times.
I will seek opportunities
to connect with friends.
You know I will read a book with
a tall glass of iced tea in hand
because that is one of
life’s most luxurious pleasures.
I will arrange flowers
in a mason jar
and call it beauty.
I really only need
simple,
elemental,
basic.
Breath.
Love.
Laughter.
Hope.
Family.
Food.
Coffee.
Chocolate.
This summer will be basic.
And that’s all that I need.
May I have a red popsicle, please?
