happiness is

walking on the beach 
maneuvering as the waves
hit the sand
the fallen leaves on the grass
all colorful in their glory
dancing to my favorite songs
when everyone is sleeping
singing along to songs
I loved as a kid
in the car
long road trips
to my favorite place
gray days where
it’s warm enough
to not need a jacket
when walking outside
but cold enough
to where the crisp
in the air makes my skin rise
obsessively thinking
about a book I'm reading
trying to guess the ending
petting a dog in a store
that sits on my foot
as I try to walk away
okay, one more pet,
I simply can’t resist

Published by Kelly Severseike

Writer & Poet

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