This is the last day of April. The month of April has been National Poetry Month. It is interesting that a dear friend in Florida sent me in the mail, an original poem she wrote on her birthday. It is such a joy to be able to share with the readers of this warm thoughts column, the gems of thought and poetry. So thanks to Sarah Gray for her precious thoughts.

Little pleasures. Oh, the joy of little pleasures tucked away in memory's treasures. Hummingbirds and butterflies, the clear blue of summer skies. Fragrant flowers wet with dew, prism colors of rainbow hue. Baby's breath and baby soft skin, little drools on baby's chin. Baby smiles and baby's coos, the things that make baby book news. A pretty car with words that rhyme, the distant peel of church bells chime. Quiet time, a good book, heads that turn for a second look. Time spent together, small talk, an afternoon nap or an afternoon walk. A smile exchanged over a cup of tea, a confidence confided just to me. A box of chocolate, a compliment, when most needed, heaven sent. The peaceful calm of a gentle breeze, I sense God's touch in all of these. A phone call or visit from a friend, little pleasures, just never end.

This past week, poetry took precedence over politics at the White House. President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, hosted the present and two past Poets Laureate. The trio read from the legacy of American poetry. The event is the third in a series of Presidential Millennium evenings, designed to showcase the views of scholars and artists as the century closes. Thanks again dear readers, for sharing your warm thoughts. More Warm Thoughts: How beautiful a day can be when kindness touches it. Remember the first Thursday in May is National Day of Prayer. May you have many warm thoughts in this post Easter season.

Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. Werner.

Published in the Marion Record April 30th, 1998.

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