Being Happy

Just a thought...not a cohesive one, but what I could muster on a Monday morning.

     I would compromise if you asked, but you like it your way. Last night I asked you if you liked my friends and you said no. 

    " None of them?"

    " They are all a******s."

     I turned out the light and thought about the value of my happiness. The math didn’t add up, but then I was never good at math.

     Upon waking, I read a poem about a long night and it spoke truth and substance. I packed my things and left them by the front door so you would see.

     “Why are you leaving.”

     “I have a hard time sleeping in your bed.”

     “Will we still be friends?”

     “I am a friend of mine and you don’t like my friends.”

    You looked perplexed

     “Do you need help carrying your stuff to the car?”

     “No, I got it.”

     As I drove away, I felt lighter, almost like a burro who was finally able to put down his load at the end of the day. I thought about my friends and which ones would let me crash at their place for a couple days and there were more than I could count on my fingers and toes. The radio played and I drove wondering what it would be like to have a love that liked my friends and I smiled and sang. Losing myself was out of the question.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A great tale in these words and I liked the tale.
" The radio played and I drove wondering what it would be like to have a love that liked my friends and I smiled and sang. Losing myself was out of the question."
I liked the above lines. Some woman are never content. Some of us men too. Thank you Crowley for sharing the amazing story.
Coyote

[Crowley]

Thanks Coyote!!!!! I appreciate it!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure and you are welcome my friend.

[Kelly Scheppers]

"I turned out the light and thought about the value of my happiness. The math didn’t add up, but then I was never good at math." But you are good at story-telling, so good, that I wish I had a fireplace to curl up next to. This venue suits you, my friend. Please enlighten us with more!

[Crowley]

I’m working on a book of short shorts. Well, that’s what I’m telling myself. I would like to do one of longer stories as well. But I’m a bit lazy about it. Thanks so much for the read and the kindness. Made my day!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Well, that's good to know, since you have the same effect! ; )

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Your message here is what are my thoughts too! Compromising is indeed out of the question if it means losing oneself...some people just don't get it, I think. There should be a difference between between being entirely submissive and accepting of the other.
Strong write, this.

P.S. your title reminded me of this book I read sometime ago of the same name by Tal Ben-Shahar. Dk if you've come across it but I would highly recommend it to everyone. Js ;P

[Chris Shaw]

What a great read Crowley. Your quote an all time classic. This will stay with me for a long time. We'll done.

Chris

[Crowley]

Thanks Christine!!

[Lorry]

In a world where everyone and their mother has an opinion on any subject you care to choose, despite knowing precisely funk all swuared (sorry, trying to give up the swearies)
Don't they know that being a guy means its okay to call your friends a******s, but not okay for others to? And how can she dislike everyonr? I think the problem may lie nearer her own front door than she thinks. Or as we say in these here parts, her nose is too near her own arse. :)
Aww,, I was doing so well too :)

[Crowley]

Haaaa!!!! You crack me up! I think you are spot on! Thanks for the review!

[Crowley]

Thanks for the inspiration.....and thank you for the review!!!!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

That was indeed moving!This is just a snippet of your ability and it plays out like a novel! Great work!

[Crowley]

Thanks Q!!!!! trying to get back and get something done, starting with late responses.

[Neville]

BG is spot on sir.. listen to what she just said down there.. get a course together and we can all sign up and party forever and ever.. this is gonna have a massive impact on my ability to crash out tonight ya know that don'tcha... a bril post and then some..

[Crowley]

Thanks Neville!!! Glad you like it!

[Neville]

My pleasure my friend...

[barleygirl]

This is brilliant! I love it. This line just slays me: “I am a friend of mine and you don’t like my friends.” You are a storyteller who can pack so much into a little vignette. You inspire me to practice this. First you need to have something significant to say (as you very much do) & then you throw a little window dressing around that in storytelling form. It's a recipe for warming up those creative juices & you should teach a course on breaking the grip of a dry spell! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Crowley]

Lol...thanks Margie. Half the time I don't even know what the point is going to be when I start. I started with the compromise line and let it run its course. Sometimes its a hit and sometimes a miss, either way, I keep swinging.

[barleygirl]

I can't think thru a story (beforehand) either . . . it takes me on a ride every time!

[duck]

you got to be happy with yourself before anything in life. if you love yourself you will bloom. sometimes its not that simple as you express. great poetry.