I like a messy drawer that is not quite perfect

I Like a Messy Drawer

I like a messy drawer

and a toolbox within easy reach

as well as a freshly made bed in the morning.

I like my tea with honey, and 

some flavored cream

I like to leave my flip flops in the living room 

when I come in

I like to write, paint, and sing

sometimes off key 

to my chagrin!

I like make up, laughter and crackers

whole wheat, please

and I like soft blankets and 

babies and their right to sing.

I like fresh air, car rides, 

shade and more shade on a hot day

the sound of the ocean and 

the crashing of waves

I like finding a nickle on the floor

or under my pillow 

and

I like unexpected kisses

and a call from a distant friend

I like FB friends that call me 

nena, chica, y querida amiga

I like people to expect the best of me

to not be biased by past mistakes

They believe in me.  

That an innocent remark

was made in love but maybe 

I don't know how to make this work.

So yeah

I like to pray 

because----(selah)

I like roosters on my drives

I like enormous long lasting rainbows

Rainbows close and even those far away

Those in the morning 

and those in the evening when I am about to go home.

I like colors on flowers

I like colors on butterflies

and lines

I like that God loves me

everyday

and every hour.  

Oh,

and I like you! 

You with your crinkled nose

like me, 

you with your extended arms running to me, 

you smiling the biggest smile while sitting on the hammock.

Yeah, I love you, too.

                                                                            By Elba Vazquez Morales

God bless and have a good day!