I love the sound of
My cats eating and
Their tags tinkling against
Their water bowl
I love the sound of
Morning birdsong through
The open patio door
In summertime
I love the sound of
My children’s voices
Anytime, anywhere
At all
I love the sound of
The coffee pot
As it’s brewing in the morning
With all Its drips and clicks
I love the sound of
The garage door
Opening and a friend who
Knows the code is here
I love the sound of
My dad’s laughter
When we talk on the phone or
Better yet in person
I love the sound of
My mom’s voice
Singing me Happy Birthday
Saved on my phone
I love the sound of
A favorite song
That comes on the radio
Just when I need it
I love the sound of
Sunshine
As it bounces across my lake
Diamond-ing the surface
I love the sound of
The waves on the beach
At Lake Michigan, the ocean,
Anywhere wet
I love the sound of
Live music
Seeping up from the floor and
Entering my soul
I love the sound of
Children’s laughter
Spontaneous, carefree and
Authentic
I love the sound of
A really good
Thunder and lightning storm from
The haven of my porch
I love the sound of
My piano playing
When my cat accidentally
Walks across the keys
I love the sound of
Grief healing
Day by day and year by year
Softly, gently ebbing
I love the sound of
My students answering
My question of what do you
Feel proud of?
I love the sound of
My cats purring
When they’re all nestled in on
My lap for the evening
I love the sound of
A single violin
Dancing above the symphony
Singing just to me
I love the sound of
Love
That a long, true hug makes
I hear it with my heart
I love the sound of
Whispering from a
Field of puffy dandelions
Calling to me
I love the sound of
The page turning
When I’m captivated by
A really good book
I love the sound of
Crickets at night
Through the open windows while
I drift off to sleep
I love the sound of
Life
Entering in and lifting up
Throughout the day and night
I love the sound of
A wish
Leaving my heart and floating
Up to the universe
I love the sound of
A whisper
Leaving your lips and reaching
My ears
I love the sound of
A rose blooming
Petal by petal
Unfurling to bloom
I love the sound of
Your voice in my ear
All these years later
Encouraging me
I love the sound of
My dreams being born
In my imagination
In my soul
