Happy Moments

a poem by Shobha

Snatch the happy moments
whenever you can
wherever you can
whether it is
watching the snow capped mountains
or the furs of the rare birds
the sparkle of sunrays
filtering into the room or
hearing an old song
evoking strange memories
of the past of
nostalgia or passion
an evening spent
wrapped in the
warmth of the family or
an outing
far from the city
with loved ones
hearing on line
the sound of the voice
of someone who cares
feeling the nearness
breaching of distance, so-
the possibilities are many
the options abound
and occasions unlimited
only sense them
recognize them
and relive them
to snatch the happy moments.