The flicker of a candle The shade of a rose The comfort of the chair under me As I doze The fur of a friend The kiss of his nose The warmth of a blanket Wrapped over my toes These are the little moments That make my heart grow Though small moments There are many find So long as you stay aware In the passing of time Ground yourself down In the emptiness of your mind And feel the beat Of your heart, so kind The gift of a lifetime Is just that itself Every moment abound With gifts for oneself