Stop and Smell the Flowers!

A poem by my dear great grandpa. He was a writer too... mostly lyrics for songs. Love it!

There are many things in our life we hurry to pass by.

We run too fast to enjoy them and then we wonder why.

Take it a little easy, that's all you have to do.

Some little stops along life's road will sure be good for you.

Instead of rushing along your way; stop and smell the flowers.

Enjoy the little things every day; stop and smell the flowers.

Just do these things and you will see; life's as sweet as it can be.

Stop and smell the flowers! Stop and smell the flowers!

Watch a honey bee in a rose; a corn field as it grows.

You'll feel better heaven knows: make a snow man when it snows.

Just the laughter of a child; pause and listen for a while.

Even though it's not your style, stop to see a baby smile.

You may gain great riches, but it won't mean so much to you

If you miss these precious things that can make you feel like new.

Sing the songs you've left unsung; watch a sparrow feed it's young.

Toss a line into a stream; sit beneath a tree and dream.

Instead of rushing along your way; stop and smell the flowers!

Enjoy the little things every day; stop and smell the flowers!

Just do these little things and you will see, life's as sweet as it can be.

Stop and smell the flowers! Stop and smell the flowers!

Written by Ben R. Crume Feb 22 1976

Danielle Marie Crume