The Positive Things Poem by Marilyn Lott

You know, it seems like most of us
At the end of a busy day
Seem to be too tired to think about
The positive things along the way

We complain when things don’t go
Just the way we think they should
We can’t seem to put them aside
Even though many times we could

We fret about such little things
That may or may not go away
We let them fester deep inside us
Until they settle in to stay

Instead perhaps we ought to stop
And take stock of the positive things
Things that happen every day
That pulls gently at our heart strings

A little child you saw that day
That touched his mommy’s face
She gathered him closely to her
And he smiled at her embrace

Maybe you saw an act of kindness
Or perhaps it was you that day
That talked to someone that was hurting
And you eased them along their way

A couple with their newborn infant
As they smile at the baby with pride
Beaming from so much happiness
You can feel their warmth inside

I think our lives would be better
If we listen to what God’s message brings
Take time to smile at those around us
And concentrate on positive things!