beauty everywhere

how i view the world lies in how i think.  in how i choose to see. i see so many negative posts on facebook.  so much complaining in the world.  i hear so many hating their lives.  their looks. their lot.  but...
i see beauty everywhere.
in the brightness of our puppy's eyes.
in the smile of my daughter.
in the hug of my son.
in the splash of a puddle
in the flash of lightening.
in the child's kick on a swing.
in the flicker of a candle on a dark night.
in the flutter of baby kicks.
in the grip of a newborn on my finger.
the gaze of a small child investigating an insect.
the green of a leaf as it first unfurls
the pop of a poppy when it opens
the golden color of honey
in the snuggle of a dog
or a cat
in the rain coming down like sheets
in the crashing waves
in the warm sand
in the gurgling stream
in the clouds shaped like dolphins and turtles
in the art of people who create
in the design of each unique human face
in the delightful laughter of friends
in the eyes of one who loves
beauty
absolutely everywhere.
everywhere.
if only seen.
but....to those that focus on the big
bitter
bad
baleful
.....
beauty
is
banished