I can not help thinking “What a wondrous day it is today”
as whistling a happy tune I continue merrily upon my way.
My old truck lays a useless heap back there on the road
and I continue on foot for miles to reach my simple abode.
My pockets are empty so that is less that I have to pack,
and I do not own much more than the clothes on my back.
I have worked hard all my life and never seem to get ahead,
and know that I will have to until the day I am finally dead,
but there are some things in this life that make it worth while
and I just got a big one that is the reason I wear this smile.
The sun is shining brightly with it’s always determined intent
creating as much heat here for the world, before day is spent.
The humidity and heat does not hinder me as I hurry along,
just skipping and dancing with the words as I hum my song.
The road glistens as if it was with diamonds carefully made,
each placed to catch and reflect rays when not in the shade.
The pebbles here on this grand gravel path where I do roam
hurt my poor feet with each step as I head for my dear home.
It is not a big place, some might think it a rundown shack
with a single long story and a small covered porch in the back.
This lovely place of mine waiting there patiently just for me
with a well mowed lawn in front and one massive oak tree.
The birds seem to join in my song as down the road I do go
livening the chorus with chirps and whistles as if they know
the reason the world is such a wondrous place on this day;
those three little words, I longed so to hear, you did finally say!
Three small little words that mean so much from one so true,
you kissed me good bye as I left and sweetly said “I love you!”