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Finding Joy

Finding Joy

I find joy
in simple
things of life

new mornings
writing poems
singing songs

I don’t need
fancy toys
nor much wealth
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Woods Avatar
July 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Nice form! Forces straightforward words and statements that march down the page. Love yours! I agree with every word. Xo
Mckeithan Avatar
July 27, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Thanks Crystol. Glad you like my poem.
Allison Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
lovely sentiment, thanks for posting an example of your contest form, it really helps!! hugs Jan xx
Mckeithan Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Thank you Jan. Glad it helps
Dietrich Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I feel this way too, Oliver. Big congrats on the potd I see now that you got. Love your little model for this form
Mckeithan Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Thank you Andrea.
Dutta Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Simplicity to enjoy. Nice. Trying your contest.
Mckeithan Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Thank you.
Sharma Avatar
July 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A simple and humble life!
Mckeithan Avatar
July 24, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Thank you
M  Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Love the sentiment and love the simplicity of your poem Oliver! Belated, belated Congrats on POTD! Debx
Mckeithan Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Thank you Deb. Appreciate the kind comments
Wolf Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I missed this somehow, Oliver. Belated congrats on your poem of the day, and on the important message delivered therein. ~ Simple + Plain = Profound, Gershon
Mckeithan Avatar
June 7, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Thanks Gershon. Much appreciated
Cunningham Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Belated congratulations Oliver, having a break at the moment putting together a slideshow for a family reunion, hope you're keeping well. Tom
Mckeithan Avatar
June 6, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Thanks Tom. Like the Avatar. Hope your slideshow goes well.
Nicole Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
' I find joy in simple things of life. ' This thought holds sooooo much truth for me. Such a wonderful feeling indeed, embracing simplicity. Congratulations Oliver, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Thank you Brandy.
Grubb Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Uplifting and enjoyable, Oliver!! Very nice POTD…congratulations.
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thanks Mickey
Trestrail Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Is that like finding Nemo? I like toys. I am one. Congrats.
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I guess. Thanks Keith
Anaya Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Your poetry is that and more Oliver, and I am overjoyed reading this gem on poem of the day. Congratulations on a well-deserved POTD! Way to go~
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind comments
Goldsmith Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Finding Joy" write again. Have a blessed day with your win..........
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Thanks Paula.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I agree! A wealth of words, I prefer. Likewise, I prefer joy in the little things. Congrats on POTD!
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Thank you Kim
Fowler Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Lovely thoughts, simply stated. Congratulations on the honor of POTD Oliver! :)
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Thanks Linda
Rodgers Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Hello Oliver, what a joyful and life accepting poem. I loved reading your words this morning and an amazing POTD. Congratulations! Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Thanks Daniel. Blessings to you as well
Jones Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Congratulations on your inspiring potd!
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Thank you Karen
Winter Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Dear Oliver, A very uplifting poem! Congratulations on POTD! Have a wonderful day! Best, Anne
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Thank you Anne. You as well
Edmonds  Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A wonderful prose to joy Oliver, congratulations on having received the honour of poem of the day… Beryl
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Thanks Beryl
Andresen Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Oliver :) - hugs
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise
Seeker Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Monk mode ~ way to be ~ congratulations on POTD, Oliver
Mckeithan Avatar
June 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Thank you
Goldsmith Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
What a creative/fun write you have here. Love It... I am with you in "Finding Joy" in life. Have a wonderful/blessed day writing away............
Mckeithan Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Thank you very much Paula. I appreciate your comments
mysore Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
serene life it is! loved this form, thank you for sharing dear poet. 'no need of wealth' may your tribe increase! +FAV
Mckeithan Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Thank you. You as well
Andresen Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM
- I have the same opinion about life, Oliver ... great written :) - hugs
Mckeithan Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise. Glad to hear that
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