Happy?

There's happiness we want but don't believe we'll gain- but it's real and it's out there.

Happy

Why am I so happy?

What did I do to deserve you?

I guess I always knew

That there was something new

And yet old

And I dreamed 

And schemed 

Of ways to get ahold of it

Some days I wanted to quit

Then one day I saw you

And this green fire was relit

It's a past life memory

Am I blessed with bliss?
Since I met you

I've actually been...

happy.

My heart's racing because I never get sick of you

I don't have to be sorry

I guess I'm actually for real this time, I'm not sad anymore.

I was lost, staring out into the rain and wind

Waiting to start again

With the golden window

Decades ago

Who would've known?

I could be happy

If the rotary dial rings

To heal my heart

This is where it barely starts

Author's Note

Inspired by Gabbie Hanna's song 'Happy'. If you don't know her, please check her out! She's an absolute genius that gets hate for nothing, and she deserves the support. Her new poetry book came out too, and if you're a fan of poetry, check it out. It's amazing.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

It's good to read about happiness, because these days it is in short supply. Relationships can make you happy and sad. A new relationship can set you on fire. Can make life really worthwhile. I certainly picked up on this in these lines. Definitely worth waiting for. Thank you Colacat.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so, so much! That means a lot to me and I appreciate your kind and thoughtful reviews, as always.

[Seriana]

This has a sweet nostalgia to it. It makes me smile and think....hope.

"With the golden window
Decades ago
Who would've known?"

What a poignant stanza there.....I enjoyed this piece very much!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I really tried to drive the nostalgia across it and I'm glad you caught it!

[Jex]

This was very cute, everyone strives to be happy and it's different for everyone and I felt like this poem talked about the journey to try and find it.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much, and you got it just right! Yes, it was a poem about searching for that happiness for so long, and when you find it, it’s like nothing else. Thank you so much for the review!

[barleygirl]

I love the way, in your poem, it seems to gradually dawn on this narrator that this is a good thing, possibly a steady thing that she can depend on & celebrate. I think this "dawning" (& the way you show it is well-done) is so universal, as far as letting go of our fear of being wrong or being hurt, etc. The thing I love the most about your poem is that this attraction is not based on anything physical or material or stated in terms of social norms like dating or seduction. It's all about the way another person makes you feel. That's so precious to me. I hate hearing "love" described in terms of everything EXCEPT the way a person makes you feel. You capture this very strongly, too (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much for the kind review! And yes, I hate when it’s all about looks for a person, and the way you mention that in your review means a lot to me, so thank you again. (:

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Wonderfully explained and expressed. I know of that elusive happiness you write of. The closer one gets to it the more scared they are to touch it, perhaps feeling it won't work. Excellent write. Tyfs

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! Your reviews are always the inspiring and I really appreciate it as always

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Happy is rare these days...and I grew up with rotary dial phones...
and no such things as answering machines...just like love gets lost into a memory...messages do too. but back them we had no such thing.
j.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

I've always wanted a vintage rotary phone, I just find them absolutely beautiful, for some reason. Thank you for the review!

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I loved this happy poem Colacat! It's upbeat and looks to the bright side of life. Nothing can beat love! Bless you for writing such joyful things!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy people seem to enjoy this one and it makes them happy. (:

[AJNJ]

Happiness is elusive and yet it sometimes so obviously lies in sharing our life with the special someone who makes life complete for us in more ways than one. They are our soul mates and sometimes we wait an entire lifetime to meet them and begin life afresh as you wrote here. I sense you have a lot of love to give and this poem is very reflecting of that. Its awesome when one can articulate ones feelings as well as you always do Colacat!

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you so much! These words mean so, so much to me, and I'm glad I can evoke emotions well and that's one thing I try very hard to do, so thank you, it means so much. (:

[AJNJ]

This was a very happy read for me! You're welcome Colacat!

[Marina]

From your reviews and responses i can tell you are one joyously happy person who embraces all things positive and spreads cheer wherever you go, and this poem is just a reflection of my own perceptions. Happiness is a wonderful emotion and unexpected happiness can just leave us floating on a cloud, especially when that happiness is evoked by the love and friendship of another. It's a very special feeling to have and your words here sum up that emotion extremely well. Keep sharing the smiles and your always energetic words. 💛

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Aw, this made me really smile. Thank you so much for your kind and warm words, and what you’ve said is just so nice and thoughtful. I do, indeed try to spread and share some happiness, and it makes me so so happy you can see that. Thank you again (:

[Wórdsmíth]

happiness is itself a piece of blessing - another form of wisdom that comes w/ one's love. deep..insightful & indeed well portrayed in your own words & feelings.

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Thank you a billion times. I appreciate this so much (:

[Wórdsmíth]

And you're welcome a million times.