Alive

Walking through my neighborhood,

I see the kids at play,

And the parents chatting.

The young people walk their dogs,

And mow their lawns.

Moms and dads

Drop their children off for daycare.

Healthy people walk

Up and down the street,

Keeping fit and feeling good.

Kids on skateboards and bikes

Roam around, just enjoying

Being active and outside

In the cool winter air.

Men work on projects

In their driveways and garages.

Women tend to little ones,

Running errands

Or heading to work.

A peace falls on the place.

It is good to be alive.