Little joys

How life has changed in a short fleet!
My days and nights are no more mine
Hardship and uncertainty stand to greet
As I look at coming times

I am no longer alone, yet it feels like it
When I am overwhelmed with things to do
But where before I was driven only by grit
A softness has slowly started to brew

Softness that is kindled by your eyes
As they open to hint at unknown stories -
Fear, complaint, anger and smiles
Taking over in different degrees

Mundane things that amuse you, again and again
Lift heavier thoughts from mind
It is these moments that carry away
That makes all else worthwhile