Tarantella

“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” - Thoreau

Awoke this morning.

Mindset forewarning.

Feeling low.

Not knowing which way to go.

Thinking of my problems.

Deciding to count blessings instead.

A sort of spring cleaning in my head.

On cloud nine now and richly stellar.

Dancing a grateful ...

... tarantella ...

Author's Note

"There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself." - Thoreau

Reviews

[dead letter office]

Your poem is the antidote to depression: count your blessings and give thanks to God. Reminds me of Phil 4:4-9. Love the Thoreau quote. When we love God and others, happiness and joy will fulfill our purpose and surround us like monarch butterflies.

Excellent write

[Pete]

yes indeed. love Phil 4:4-9. thank you! ... :)

[Neville]

You got me feeling all inspired.. Guess what I'm gonna do as soon as I open my eyes in the morrow... Neville

[Pete]

Lol. thanks Neville ... :)

[Neville]

Pleasure....,

[Lyn Anderson]

I think this is a very smart piece. One can be rich and want more, or be the poorest of the poor, and grab a spoon and make some music and dance. Life is, for sure, what you make it.

[Pete]

thanks for the uplifting thoughts Lyn!

"That man is rich whose pleasures are the cheapest." - Thoreau

[Onlyme]

What a wonderful uplifting poem this is to chase the blues away. Made me smile and great pictures to match your words.. Bravo Pete. loved it. hugs.

[Pete]

thanks Dee. hope it put a little dance in your step today ... :)

[Onlyme]

You did Pete. And I hope you are okay too.

[Pete]

happiness & smiling are contagious. have to run out now, will be 'round for a read soon as i can, promise ... :)

[Onlyme]

You take care Pete. catch ya later alligator

[Pete]

Lol ... :)