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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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Crystol Woods

Date: 7/26/2025 8:48:00 AM

Nice form! Forces straightforward words and statements that march down the page. Love yours! I agree with every word. Xo

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 7/27/2025 3:53:00 AM

Thanks Crystol. Glad you like my poem.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/24/2025 3:47:00 PM

lovely sentiment, thanks for posting an example of your contest form, it really helps!! hugs Jan xx

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 7/24/2025 6:36:00 PM

Thank you Jan. Glad it helps

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2025 10:47:00 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

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 7/24/2025 1:35:00 PM

Thank you Andrea.

Anisha Dutta

Date: 7/24/2025 2:06:00 AM

Simplicity to enjoy. Nice. Trying your contest.

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 7/24/2025 4:43:00 AM

Thank you.

Dr. Vandana Sharma

Date: 7/23/2025 7:38:00 PM

A simple and humble life!

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 7/24/2025 4:43:00 AM

Thank you

Deb M

Date: 6/18/2025 2:41:00 AM

Love the sentiment and love the simplicity of your poem Oliver! Belated, belated Congrats on POTD! Debx

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/18/2025 2:48:00 AM

Thank you Deb. Appreciate the kind comments

Riley Emerson

Date: 6/12/2025 1:49:00 PM

I love this poem! It's great. I saved it as a favorite. Congrats on your POTD!

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/12/2025 3:58:00 PM

Thank you very much

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/7/2025 8:15:00 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

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/7/2025 9:03:00 PM

Thanks Gershon. Much appreciated

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/6/2025 12:36:00 AM

Belated congratulations Oliver, having a break at the moment putting together a slideshow for a family reunion, hope you're keeping well. Tom

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/6/2025 12:59:00 AM

Thanks Tom. Like the Avatar. Hope your slideshow goes well.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/5/2025 6:49:00 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

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 7:41:00 PM

Thank you Brandy.

Mickey Grubb

Date: 6/5/2025 5:22:00 PM

Uplifting and enjoyable, Oliver!! Very nice POTD…congratulations.

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 5:28:00 PM

Thanks Mickey

Keith D Trestrail

Date: 6/5/2025 2:05:00 PM

Is that like finding Nemo? I like toys. I am one. Congrats.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/5/2025 2:38:00 PM

The m.g. club might disagree

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 2:27:00 PM

I guess. Thanks Keith

I Am Anaya

Date: 6/5/2025 9:41:00 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~

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 11:12:00 AM

Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind comments

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/5/2025 8:45:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Finding Joy" write again. Have a blessed day with your win..........

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 11:13:00 AM

Thanks Paula.

Tom Woody

Date: 6/5/2025 6:17:00 AM

Sweet, simple, succinct. Enjoy your fun in the sun Ollie

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 6:45:00 AM

Thanks Tom. I will try

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/5/2025 5:45:00 AM

I agree! A wealth of words, I prefer. Likewise, I prefer joy in the little things. Congrats on POTD!

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 6:46:00 AM

Thank you Kim

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 6/5/2025 5:29:00 AM

Lovely thoughts, simply stated. Congratulations on the honor of POTD Oliver! :)

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 5:32:00 AM

Thanks Linda

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 6/5/2025 4:10:00 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

Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/5/2025 4:14:00 AM

Thanks Daniel. Blessings to you as well