There are quieter moments

There are quieter moments

When the heartbeat can be heard
When tears mist up in the eyes
When thankful is not a thought
But a state of being free of lies

When the dogs wag their tales
And you pat them on the head
And there’s no place else on earth
You’d rather be instead

Then in the presence of the ones
Who love you like they do
When it touches you deeply
Completely through and through

And

You see the gifts that they are bearing
Are their open arms
And their smiles and laughter
Fill the air with charms

And even sadness gives in a little
And ebbs back with its flow
What blessings are these moments
What times these are to know


Neils
3:06 pm
12/12/2003
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transcribed this time
6:18 pm
10/26/2004