Remembering The Little Things

Lord, help me to remember the little things,
Like wedding bells and exchanging rings,
Like embarking together as newlyweds,
Like sharing intimacy in the wedding bed,
Like the reserved seat at the dining table,
Like mowing the lawn when fit and able,
Memories flood the reservoir of the mind,
Words and deeds spoken and done so kind,
The gentle brushing unexpectedly of hands,
Like listening on the radio to favorite bands,
Sitting on the porch to watch the weather,
Just enjoying the little things while together,
Sweet memories of a house made a home,
Each room where fond memories still loom,
The simple things like a homemade meal,
Many shopping trips to find a bargain steal,
Day to day run of the mill conversations,
Holiday and birthday shared celebrations,
Sitting down together watching television,
Sharing a pew getting that old time religion,
Enjoying the laughter of family and friends,
After family feuds making up and amends,
I recall Sunday drives through the country,
Looking at the waving towering Pine Trees,
The cows grazing in green pasture lands,
Making long anticipated vacation plans,
Enjoying a treat of delicious ice cream,
Shared down at the local Dairy Queen,
A sweet good morning and goodbye kiss,
It's the little things we come to so miss,
Little simple taken for granted pleasures,
We come to miss and to so much treasure.