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Happiness Beyond Measure

Is it possible I missed the boat Which is why I am a dollar short, I’ve surely struggled to stay afloat Not living my life for frivolous sport, But trying my best my load to tote. Coming to the end with limited means I have happiness beyond measure Which is quite enough, it seems, Since happiness brings me pleasure I have not coveted life’s extremes. When all’s said and done, I survived With all the necessaries of life, Truth is I have, actually, thrived While avoiding most of the strife, At times, I was gleefully high-fived. Written October 8, 2022

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/12/2022 9:50:00 AM

Life is not easy, and it takes money or bartering to survive in this world where we use money to get what we need. Some of the happiest of times are those where eyes, hearts, ears, and touch are used for the purpose of something enjoyable for the whole family or for friends, etc. I enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for sharing. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/12/2022 11:30:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara, for your kind and thoughtful comment on my poem.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/9/2022 2:05:00 AM

Being gleefully high-fived is such a great thing! "Truth is I have, actually, thrived" as is this.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/9/2022 8:08:00 AM

Thanks, Caren, so much. I enjoyed writing this poem a lot.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/8/2022 7:07:00 PM

Lively life dance!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2022 8:57:00 PM

Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker.

Michael Tor

Date: 10/8/2022 6:46:00 PM

I am grateful for what God has given me no less and no more than the average person. Just thankful to be above water.. Thanks for sharing Milton...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2022 8:58:00 PM

Me too, Michael. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/8/2022 3:32:00 PM

As we experience the winter of life, all the things seem so much less valuable. It all comes down to pleasant memories and relationships with people that seem to be the most meaningful. The financial things can be more of a challenge, and our choices seem to narrow, but life goes on and opportunities to love and be loved are abundant if we look for them. Thanks for sharing from your heart, my friend. Bill

Jenna Logan

Date: 10/8/2022 2:08:00 PM

I'd much rather be a dollar short as long as I am surviving, thriving, and happy.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2022 6:21:00 PM

So true, Jenna. I agree wholeheartedly. Hey, a dollar short isn't bad at all. I know some folks who are thousands of dollars short! Now they have problems!