By Emily C., TIWP Student

I love the way the ground smells after it rains—fresh and clean and new.

I love the way the flowers flow in the wind, hugging each other with every gust of wind that comes their way.

I love the way the sun rises and sets everyday and produces colors in the early morning and late evening that give people a hopeful feeling, that tomorrow will be better.

I love the way the warm weather changes people’s mood and makes people more cheerful.

I love the way my dog is always so happy to get his food, even though he eats the same thing everyday.

I love the way that chocolate melts in your mouth, and the successful feeling you get when you finally quench your mouth-watering craving.

I love the way that people laugh when they find something amusing and their whole face lights up, and they have the biggest smile on their face.

I love the way that people cry tears of joy when they see a loved one again, like they’ve just rediscovered an old, yet cherished memory.

I love the way that kids laugh at everything, even the little, silly things that we don’t notice or give any thought to.

I love the way that you ask me how my day was, that you show that you care about me, that you want to make sure I knew everything will be alright.

I love the way that people fall in love with books, movies, quotes, all of the things that express what they are trying to say, but can’t find the words for.

I love the way that we are capable of love.