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Happiness

In a big, weathered armchair
and a cocoon of faded quilts.
Beside a fireplace that glows
as it crackles and sparks.
With the weight of a book
propped against toasty knees
as steam rises through dim light,
infusing the room with cardamom.
Where the evening breeze carries
the scent of lilac and the croon of crickets
through open windows.
Where ideas bloom like roses
and float like fireflies.
This is where happiness lives.

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  1. Date: 5/22/2013 4:35:00 PM

    A picture of bliss, visualized in your wonderful poetry, Heather....
  1. Date: 5/21/2013 9:12:00 AM

    I love this Heather, you have brought us into your world and it is delightful.
  1. Date: 5/20/2013 9:13:00 PM

    Hello Heather, my name is Phillip Rollings Flipper to my friends and you are a friend. I am a proxy for the Chef who you know as Harry,HG, or Liege; although I don't see a lot of comments to you my him.Are you new to the sight? I don't know if you read his last post or the blog he asked me to write. If you do read either than this comment will make more sense. He is recoverying well and will be home next Sat. I am not a poet but I really like this poem. nice flow. Respectfully Flipper
  1. Date: 5/19/2013 4:33:00 PM

    WOW Heather, I certainly felt happy reading this while I was right there in the scene. Beautiful as can be.
  1. Date: 5/16/2013 6:16:00 AM

    A home made comfort zone.
  1. Date: 5/15/2013 6:13:00 AM

    Sounds wonderful...Fire always captures me and this poem captured me too. I loved it!
  1. Date: 5/14/2013 11:56:00 AM

    Happiness is where we happy are! Beautiful set up! It calmed me down! I liked it a lot! As far as your poem "Philosopher" is concerned is a masterpiece, especially if one sees it from inside the cave! I really congratulate you once more! You must be involved with philosophy to have such an understanding! Thank you!
  1. Date: 5/14/2013 10:09:00 AM

    so cozily handled with great tempo and lightness of mood... sensational!..:) huggs
  1. Date: 5/14/2013 8:27:00 AM

    I like this setting. Especially the lilac scents. Ah, the beauty of simple moments like this. This was touching. Thank you for this.

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