Happiness

"To weep the tears that never learn" to touch the hands of fate. To taste the joys of happiness Is a journey we all make. As this life unfolds before us a lesson is taught each day. That all things in life are only borrowed even time just melts away. Be careful what you wish for money and possessions mean nothing to me. Our world would be a whole lot poorer without the ones we love that's family.

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Joseph May

Date: 8/13/2023 11:35:00 AM

The hands of fate brings lessons that we might not learn, Congrats on your win John

John Read
Date: 8/14/2023 8:05:00 AM

Thank you Joseph, maybe next time I'll finish a little higher in the contest.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/13/2023 9:18:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Your "Happiness" is a wonderful write. Love your line, "even time just melts away." So very true. Have a great day............

John Read
Date: 8/13/2023 9:31:00 AM

Thank you Paula, I must try harder next time.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/16/2023 2:24:00 AM

I watched a movie about the richest man ever, so they say, Paul Getty of the Getty oil empire yesterday. I sat in horrible as it revealed how he loved his money more than his grandson whom he said he loved. Your work has a very emotional ring to it. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara

John Read
Date: 7/16/2023 2:33:00 AM

Hi Sara,they do say money is the root of all evil,in reality these billionaires are not truly happy. Money can never replace the ones you love.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/14/2023 12:17:00 PM

Nice pen John, with good rhyme and flow too. Blessings,Gordon

John Read
Date: 7/15/2023 12:41:00 AM

Thank you Gordon, it was for the "Choose A Line ll Poetry Contest"have you entered the contest.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/14/2023 7:56:00 AM

oh so true John, such wise words indeed. my hubbies cancer surgery was a kick up the backside , makes you focus on what is important in life and that's your health and family and friends:-) hugs Jan xx

John Read
Date: 7/14/2023 8:12:00 AM

Hi Jan, I know having lost my mum then my wife Ann,those are the important things. I wish you and your hubby well God Bless.xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 7/14/2023 7:22:00 AM

So true brother John, those we love and family mean more than wealth or treasures, genuinely…Sis Belle

John Read
Date: 7/14/2023 7:25:00 AM

Hi sister beryl,I wrote it for "Choose A Line ll Poetry Contest" have you posted one.