At lunchtime I bought a huge orange— <br />The size of it made us all laugh. <br />I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave— <br />They got quarters and I got a half. <br /> <br />And that orange, it made me so happy, <br />As ordinary things often do <br />Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park. <br />This is peace and contentment. It's new. <br /> <br />The rest of the day was quite easy. <br />I did all the jobs on my list <br />And enjoyed them and had some time over. <br />I love you. I'm glad I exist.<br /><br />Elizabeth Perkinson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-orange-by-wendy-cope/
