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Date written: 02/27/2024

Happiness

Happiness is...
Starting each dawn
With a bright smile, 
Notwithstanding
Disgruntled faces here and there.
Greeting people hello 
With a friendly wave, 
And, of course, a smile;
Friend or stranger, it doesn't matter.
Playing with your children 
In the backyard, out in the park.
Taking the dogs out for a walk.
Giving of yourself 
To God, and to nature.
Complete detachment 
From negative influences 
And toxic people.
Surrounding yourself 
With people who genuinely love 
And care about you.
Doing whatever you enjoy doing 
To the best of your ability.
Loving yourself
Inside out, outside in;
Warts and all.

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Date: 3/4/2023 3:36:00 AM
Beautiful indeed ! This opens the door wide to happiness. Congratulations on your great win dear Edward. This is my FAVE.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/4/2023 1:51:00 PM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and fave, Valsa:-) Most obliged.
Date: 3/2/2023 12:31:00 AM
Edward, an excellent free verse poem and congratulations on your win in my Writing Challenge - H Words, well done, blessings, Constance
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 3/2/2023 8:13:00 PM
Thank you very much for the wonderful feedback, congratulations and my placement, Constance:-) Most appreciated.
Date: 2/28/2023 7:18:00 PM
There you go again, Edward. Showing off your wonderful talent... please, never stop :) Congratulations on your winning poem! ~Charlie
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:32:00 PM
Thank you so much for the visit, compliment and encouragement, Charlie:-) Most appreciated.
Date: 2/28/2023 4:16:00 PM
Happiness is everything you said it is Edward. Congratulations on your win in Constance’s contest… Belle
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:31:00 PM
Thank you very much, Belle:-)
Date: 2/28/2023 12:42:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Happiness" is a lovely write. Have a blessed day.............
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:31:00 PM
Thank you very much, Paula:-)
Date: 2/28/2023 9:57:00 AM
- A wonderful pleasure to read, Edward :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:30:00 PM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise:-)
Date: 2/28/2023 9:38:00 AM
Congratulations, Edward, on the top-winning achievement; your poem is so lovely, and I like the way you depicted the striking metaphors.
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:28:00 PM
Thank very much indeed, Lasaad:-)
Date: 2/27/2023 6:05:00 PM
Wise counsel this ~ “Complete detachment From negative influences And toxic people”
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 2/28/2023 7:28:00 PM
Thank you very much, Seeker:-)
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