Things Under the Bed

1. A monster made of missing socks.
2. Shoes.
3. A sleeping cat.
4. Photo albums.
5. Extra blankets.
6. Toys.
7. A bag of tools.
8. Hidden presents.
9. A box of letters.
10. A dog who's afraid of thunder.

Plant a Seed

If you plant a seed, it just might grow.
And if you care well for it, your efforts will show.
Your plant will grow to be sturdy and strong.
Your garden might even flourish all year long.
But before you can claim your prize at the fair,
You must start with a seed, and continue on from there.

Times to Show Gratitude

1. When someone teaches you something new.
2. When a lost item is returned to you.
3. After you are given food.
4. When someone helps you pick up the stuff you dropped.
5. When a child tries to help with chores.
6. When your pet makes you feel better.
7. At the end of a rough day. You survived!
8. When the electronics all decide to work properly.
9. When you have food.
10. When you get to go home early.

Happiness...

One's happiness needn't be determined by the size of their house, the quality of their food, or their ability to socialize.
For happiness is more than the things you own, more than your abilities, and more than the people you know.
Happiness, when built upon an understanding of your own worth, will last far longer than a house.
Happiness that comes from accepting yourself, faults and all, will remain even after you can no longer cook.
Happiness that is centered in understanding exactly who you are, will last even when friendships fade.
For happiness is more than those things which surround your life. It is more than making a choice to be happy.
Happiness can come even when everything around you is going wrong. It can be found in a flower growing in the sidewalk, or in the laugh of a baby.
Happiness is more than a feeling. It is in things big and small, along with so many things in between.
Happiness can come unexpectedly. It can flee in times when you'd expect it to stay.
A lack of happiness now needn't mean you'll never be happy again, for times of sorrow come to all.
If you find yourself in the gloom of sorrow, don't give in. It may take time, sometimes help from others too, but happiness will return.
And it'll be up to you to welcome it back.

Banana Foods

1. Banana splits.
2. Banana bread.
3. Banana smoothies.
4. Banana pancakes.
5. Banana pudding.
6. Peanut butter and banana sandwiches.
7. Frozen bananas.
8. Bananas foster.
9. Banana boat.
10. Banana cake.

As Only a Cat Can

Softly fall the tired eyes, while the body settles to rest.
Tail curled around her frame, the cat settles upon the pillow.
Sleep comes swiftly for one of few cares, and every dream is filled with sweetness.
Oh, to be a cat!
To be at peace through the long night, sure of what the morn will bring.
For now, the cat will rest.
Tomorrow, she will face the day as only a cat can: full of feline pride.

Fillings for Danishes

1. Cheese.
2. Cinnamon.
3. Hazelnut.
4. Raisin.
5. Chocolate.
6. Apple.
7. Almond.
8. Strawberry.
9. Fig.
10. Custard.

Forgetful Mind

The mind may forget things, like the sound of voice, or the laugh of a lover.
The mind may forget the smell of the sea, of the touch of a butterfly's wings.
The mind may forget what it learned in its youth, it might not remember what was the truth.
The mind may forget so many things, but the mind might be brought to recall all again.
It may recall a first kiss, or the new fallen snow. It might remember the eager tug of a child's hand, when Santa comes to town.
It may recall a treasured quote, or the sound of a mother's sigh.
And if it needs a little prompting, well, it has many loved ones by its side.
So though the mind may forget, it needn't despair. For a forgetful mind surrounded by love is far lighter to bear.