A List of Joyous Things

claw-foot tubs

a garden in bloom

a roof overhead

and you

hot coffee

my favorite mug

perfectly cooked eggs

and you

brand new shoes

a pedicure

ruby-red polish

and you

three kittens

a tree to climb

nine lives yet to live

and you

love letters

stolen kisses

one more tomorrow

and you

and you

There is always you.

In the small things

and big,

you are my constant

JOY.