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Enjoyment of life,
should be a precious part
of oneself.

Look around,
enjoy the beauty.
Look at the trees,
growing strong and tall.
Watch the animals,
and the freedom
they have when they play.

This world isn’t all serious.
Take the time to play,
release the tension,
totally abandon your troubles,
and frolic, have fun,
it doesn’t hurt.

Take a walk -
and totally relax.
Reach out and feel the innocence,
of a beautiful day.
Breathe deeply of the clean crisp air,
after a long winter day.
Watch the beauty of the snow,
sparkling on the trees.

Remember the happy days,
the hours spent in pure enjoyment,
or of the love felt
for a special person in your life.

Let it go -
don’t hold it in.
Release it, feel refreshed
and let yourself glow.
Bring joy to others
and drink of your love
and joy of life.
Let others see your freedom
and teach them by example how to live.

Some only need
to be shown the path,
other need to be led -
gently by the hand.
But sooner or later,
as life goes on,
your brilliant joy of life
will help someone in need,
and remind them that there really is
love and happiness
to be found and cherished in this world.

Copyright Dawn Harkness 1982