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Joy in the Simple Pleasures

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Collecting Smiles”

Twisted ropes are so much fun!

A twisted rope is such simple fun Colorful joy lights a puppy’s eyes He plays in the grass, rolls, and runs snuggles close to us at night

Puppies are such sweet friends They live freely with abandon They have a love that never judges or ends They grow into loving and loyal companions

Just look at that smiling face! I’ve learned there’s no point in spending much money on toys for my dogs. They derive just as much pleasure from a rope or a fallen leaf, as any toy could bring.

We can learn a lot from puppies. Their soft whimpers can soften even the hardest heart. They find joy in the simplest pleasures in life. They don’t judge. They just love, simply and purely.

When their friends show up at their doorstep, they don’t ask, “What took you so long? Where have you been?” They don’t demand answers, only love. They accept us just as we are.

Mia Verita, 2022

Thank you, Vidya, for this sweet November prompt.

Thank you, Mary Chang Story Writer, Ellie Jacobson, and Vidya Sury Collecting Smiles, for giving this puppy a place to play!

Mia Verita loves her three puppies and enjoys being spoiled with puppy kisses! She savors the quiet, still moments in life. She enjoys photography, sketching, writing poetry, and sharing inspirational stories.

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