Happiness Is...

a warm gun...

                                 

                                    Happiness Is...  

                                            

a warm sun

                                                   a moral thought

                                                      a nourishing meal

                                                        a better price

 

                          Happiness is ...

                                                  

   a sweet smell

                                                     a pretty girl

                                                       a good book

                                                        a piece of fruit

 

                                   Happiness is...

                                                                                

                                                 a new song

                                                  a loving mate

                                                   a popular play        

                                                     a soothing hug

 

                             Happiness is…

                                                       

                                          a kind word

                                            a caressing smile

                                              a day at the beach

                                                a stroll in the woods

 

anything that makes you radiate inside

affects those around you

allows you to reflect

entreats you to give back

plus a lasting peace.....

 

all this and more

is happiness.........to me

 

 

               

Author's Note

Every once in awhile, I repost an older write so I might receive feedback from new friends (old ones too if you care to). I try not to send read requests to those who have already read and or commented. In this case, because of the last couple "less than happy" writes...I thought I would reinvigorate my soul by sharing this. Thanks for indulging me. allen
written: April 19, 2000
revised: January 20, 2009 (Inauguration Day)
image photo: niece Leni with son Ben (Thanksgiving 2008)
interior image photo: Siesta Keys (Sarasota), FL (February 2011)

Reviews

[Sukriti Suki]

Nice....happiness is this and a lot more..because we can't truly define it ever...

Although I am a bit struck by your description' a warm gun' ? is that a typo or meant to be there?

[Sunni Davis]

Happiness is reading this poem. I love the format; it seems to give foundation to your words and make the impact even more powerful. And the photo is breathtaking!

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree with all your words in this poem. I could use a month with my writing tablet and the sea in my view. Happiness is time with friends and the world at the distance. Thank you for a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Mark]

Sometimes its just so lovely to deheavivify our minds, and kick back and remembulate. The things that are joyacious, the scenes that emhappinate us, all of Life's bounteous beautilogue. Gratfullation at you, bud!

[Lily Mae]

This warms my heart and is so peaceful and sweet.. Like lemonade on a hot summers day... An excellent write..xx

[Becky C Strukamp]

Love the structure of this poem. It was a pleasure to read. Such a relaxing and calm read. You penned these words beautifully. When one reads this, its like sitting in boat on the water, sunset approaching, enjoying the days end, and taking in all the beauty of the land. I loved it. A truly amazing poem.

[?]

And this is happiness to me too. This was just beautiful. Love the format.
I believe you can find happiness is pretty much anything, its the attitude that keeps us from receiving.
Great poem Allen as usual, havent read any of yours that I didnt like.

[SoulCrusader (Yas)]

Beautiful, touching piece. How you expressed happiness and where it truly exists is wonderful, rather than some grand things/places etc that some people think is where happiness exists. Top write :)

[deeps]

Happiness is this write, This is so inspiring and uplifting.
I really enjoyed the kindness in this write. Very well written.
Thank you for writing this write. It's kind hearted.