This Harsh World

A hot cup of coffee

on a rainy day

brings a smile

to the lips of my soul.

A church joined in song,

voices rising through the clouds

and settling in heaven above

makes me feel content and loved.

But I can't forget

the laughter shared between friends;

its warmth like that of

a crackling fireplace.

These things are seemingly

small, possibly insignificant,

but each one softening

this harsh world.