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Happiness

Happiness is the first rain that breaks the drought,
           Seeing the joyful faces on farmers all about.
Happiness is a young child soaring high on a swing,
           Feeling as free as a bird on the wing.	
Happiness is a clean report of health from the medical test,
           Knowing the old ticker is good, makes me feel my best.
Happiness is knowing the whole family is home snug and warm,
           When thunder, lightning, hale and wind rage in the storm.
Happiness is that wagging tail, whimpers saying glad you’re home,
           The slobbery toy he brings to encourage you never to roam.
Happiness is that first burst of soothing warm water in the shower,
           On a freezing cold winter’s day it gives you such power.
Happiness is the first white flowers of Jasmine telling me its spring,
            The beautiful perfume filling the air those tiny flowers bring.
Happiness is sitting at the end of the day with a good job done, 
           Just relaxing with him watching the setting of the sun.
Happiness is that tight hug at the airport that lasts for so very long, 
            So glad to see each other, because our love is so strong.
Happiness is my prayer of thanks at the end of the day and into the night,
            Thanking our lord for keeping them safe and allowing all to go right.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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April 1, 2024 at 10:11 AM
What a wonderful way you have of describing bliss, Wwn. Happiness is a delightful feeling, and this poem beautifully captures it. This is a beloved choice, a fave. Well done on your top win. I hope you're doing well, thanks for the blog and worries. Stay well
Volumes Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment S.P. my dear friend.
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April 1, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely "Happiness" write/picture/ending. Oh Yes, give a prayer of thanks at the end of the day and into the night. Have a blessed day................
Volumes Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Paula my sweet friend.
Fowler Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 7:59 AM
I really like this. Nicely written my friend Wen! Congratulations! :)
Volumes Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Laf, my dear friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 7:49 AM
I wonder if anyone smiled as I soared on the swings as a child. I felt free and wild. Congratulations, Speaks Volumes!
Volumes Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Thank you so much for your comment Kim.
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2024 at 9:11 PM
These are all happiness indeed. Big congrats on my contest, my friend
Scott Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 12:51 AM
SV, This is quite a wonderful and personal poem - I am sure we could all add our own individual happinesses too. The marvellous thing is the reminder this brings to be grateful, count our blessings daily as it really helps us to enjoy them while they are with us. A significant poem for today Sx
Volumes Avatar
March 11, 2024 at 3:38 AM
You are so right Sam, this one was entirely personal, It just flowed from the things that do truly make me happy (away from Soup).. Loads of things make me happy at Soup, but that's for another poem. .lol.. Thanks for your kind words.
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