Mundane Trivialities

Mundane Trivialities

You are sitting quietly with a good book.
Suddenly, out of nowhere,
The most pressing matter of all pops up.
Your back itches and itches JUST OUT OF REACH!
Fortunately the pasta spoon or fancy back scratcher to the rescue!
Ahh, so satisfying!
The most mundane trivialities are the most enjoyed.

You are standing in front of a door
Knocking, knocking, knocking,
Hopping from one leg to the other
Performing that dance that no one has to be taught.
Finally the door opens and you enter.
Ahh, how satisfying!
The most mundane trivialities are the most enjoyed.

It has been a long, hard day.
It is ninety-five degrees;
You're beginning to smell.
Then you see the most wonderful sight of all.
Someone puts a glass of ice water in your hand.
Ahh, how satisfying!
The most mundane trivialities are the most enjoyed.

You have sacrificed your bed for a visitor.
Tossing and turning on the floor,
One simple thought keeps going through your head.
"Oh, my feet are COLD!"
Finally your dog trots over, bone in mouth,
And lies down on your feet.
Ahh, how satisfying!
The most mundane trivialities are the most enjoyed.

How scrumptious these cornflakes are!
Alas, the milk is so cold!
The room suddenly feels devoid of any warmth.
Teeth chattering, shivering, you hug yourself.
Now your nearest and dearest puts a warm arm around you.
Ahh, how satisfying!
The most mundane trivialities are the most enjoyed.

It is not proving to be your day.
If it can go wrong, it will go wrong.
In a foul mood, you head off for an appointment.
There a close friend greets you with a warm smile.
Ahh, how satisfying!
The most mundane trivialities are the most enjoyed.