pondering

If life is full of the little things

like skating on smooth black ice and laughing with a friend

then I have nothing to look forward to

because there is good in every day.

It could come around the corner, or maybe not till next year

might be next week, or next minute

but it will be there.

If life is full of the little things, then what role do the big things play?

They are the life changers, the world shakers

that allow for the moment's joy.

Protest so the little things keep occurring

and shout so the laughter won't stop.

I can be happy with a moment

knowing my time will come

to make

a difference.

wildcat

VT

16 years old

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