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A Recipe For Happiness

I need a recipe for instant happiness,
For all that are feeling sad
I'd start with a ray of sunshine
That doesn't sound too bad
Next, a sweet smile
Or a baby's toothless grin,
It stands out a mile
As you start to mix it in
This happiness recipe
For all to feel and see
It needs a pinch of wit
From all the family
A cuddle, Hug and kiss
That would be hard to resist

The tapping of feet
To music loud and clear
Someone shouting "Cheers,"
As he handed around beers.
The sound of a piano
A kitten on the keys
An old gentleman dancing
With bow legs and knobbly knees.
A friendly Hub Hub a buzz of happiness
That would be an excellent start for the recipe.
I guess.

Copyright © Shirley Hawkins | Year Posted 2022

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Bill Baker Date: 10/30/2022 9:59:00 AM Sounds like you're on to a happiness recipe to me, Shirley. All that fun has got to help. :-) Smiles ~ Blessings Bill Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/31/2022 4:03:00 PM We must try to look on the bright side of life if we can. Thank you, Bill, for making my day brighter with your kind comments. Take care, Shirley

Deb M Date: 10/28/2022 10:00:00 PM Excellent poem Sweet soul Shirley….the simple pleasures of happiness! Debx Login to Reply

Rico Leffanta Date: 10/26/2022 11:06:00 AM We all could certainly do with more of it in our lives! Aloha! Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/31/2022 4:10:00 PM Indeed, we could, Rico.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 10/26/2022 1:08:00 AM How much we need happiness. A recipe I must take note of. Truly a wonderful poem. Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/31/2022 4:13:00 PM We do, indeed, Victor. I sincerely trust that you are having a happy day. Thank you for your uplifting comment. Take care, Shirley

Gershon Wolf Date: 10/25/2022 7:13:00 PM The baby does it for me. Hard not to smile gazing upon the innocence of babes! Thanks, Shirley Login to Reply Shirley Hawkins Date: 10/31/2022 4:16:00 PM I agree, Gershon. Thank you for your encouragement. Take care, Shirley