– feeling the warmth of early spring sun
– wandering through old growth forests
– seeing the sunset into the pacific
– breathing in the fragrance of summer
– seeing joy in another’s eyes
– hearing my grandson’s laughter
– being breath-taken by art
– being dazzled by autumn’s palette
– tasting the richness of chocolate
– being immersed in the rhythms of music
– feeling the softness of my lover’s lips
– seeing the morning dew sparkle
– hearing the sweet lilt of a thrush
– knowing the quiet of snowfall
– raising my voice in song
– drifting on a clear mountain lake
– getting lost in poetry
– feeling my lover’s gentle touch
these are some ingredients
of my wonderful life
…my secret ingredient:
rob kistner © 2018
Every one a special and unique ingredient!
The spices of life Dwight, for which I am most grateful…
That ending is perfect!
Thank you Silver. Without that secret ingredient, the taste of life becomes bland…
A beautiful ingredient worthy of recognition.
The essential in ingredient Astrid… without it the soul goes unnourished…
Life is lovely with that perspective!
Life is a gift to be appreviated Lynn…
that last line is essential! such a delightful and positive poem, Rob! those spices photo reminds me of India.
Yes RW, that last ingredient is absolutely essential. Not to be crass, but that photo makes me drool just a bit…
A list of wonderful ingredients, Rob. My favourites are ‘ hearing my grandson’s laughter’ and ‘getting lost in poetry’ and being thankful is a perfect secret ingredient.
Yes Kim, hearing Alex (my grandson) laugh so thoroughly, and so innocently, and with such pure and genuine “Joie de vivre”, sometimes puts tears of joy in my eyes – and it is the primary reason this failing 71-year-old heart continues to beat!
Amen….amen to that! As I say every morning when we awake, thankful for every day.
We never know Lillian, when it might be our last day, so tell your loved ones “I love you” once a day, and be genuinely mindfully grateful for the gift of life.
Oh you need to stir in that last one for a perfect life…
It holds the rest of the ingredients together Bjorn…
And many more blessings to come with that final ingredient!
I so agree Amaya – gratitude begetts more reasons to be grateful…
Sounds like you’ve found the recipe, Rob…beautiful poem…JIM
Thank you very much Jim…
I always try to manifest gratitude.
Being thankful…love the reminder.
It’s so important Grace, and it enriches the gifts we are given…
What a perfect ending, and a reminder to us all.
Hi Sara! I remind myself all the time…
Thankfulness is a great secret ingredient.
Yes, and one many “chefs” leave out…
Such a lovely list of ingredients, but it’s that last one that makes the rest matter. A wonderful reminder, Rob.
Thank you Merril, I try to remind myself often… :-/)
This is perfect. Thank you Rob!!
That’s a lovely tribute to the secret ingredient. It sounds like you’ ve got the best work of it