Road To Happiness

Just another day at the park...

Road To Happiness

Step by step

Pace by pace

Walking along that long, undulating road

Of peace, serenity and calm, 

My parents by my side as we walk. 

The soft scent of the deep sea air

So sweetly intoxicating our hearts and souls

The soft rays of the distant, dying sun

Reflected off the sparkling, rippling seas

Shining more brilliantly than all the diamonds of the world

So gently and deeply infiltrating our senses

The soft call of the nearby rain trees

So delicately swaying in the endless evening wind

As they shroud the road in mystery and deep intrigue. 

One by one, I watch my problems softly melt away

So like the ephemeral words carved into the shifting sands

Washed into the ever-flowing waters of life,

And soon they are all no more. 

Look around you. 

Look at those laughing and playing with friends and family. 

Look at those watching the wonders of nature

That no postcard could ever capture truly. 

Isn't it strange how some own much wealth and riches

Many branded goods and fancy cars

More than we could ever imagine

Yet happiness still eludes them?

And yet those who have so little

But are contented with all that they have

And they possess all the happiness in the world?

Look around you. 

Do you not see the beauty and joy

In all the simple things around us?

Do you not feel happy and thankful now?

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Great wisdom in your words. Wealth don't make a person happy. At the end of a life the good deeds and gifts of love will make you feel and know peace. Last line is the question we all need to ask. Are we on the right path? A outstanding poem with wisdom and logic.
Coyote

[Jūdan FyreHeart]

This is really beautifully done, you put across a point I argue with people frequently! I don't have much money but I do enjoy those incredible free things you described so perfect. Great job

[Cynthia]

what a amazing poem! Its really relaxing when I read it, and its very positive :D This poem make people smile and relax themselves, also, I love the idea of this poem as well!
'Do you not see the beauty
In all of our simple things?'
Lots of people lost happiness cause of that, even myself, never get please by the simple thing, but actually, if we figure out we are so lucky and happy, even the simplest thing can make we happy!
Great Job!