Happiness

Written: March 13, 2024 For Andrea Dietrich Contest _______________________________________ Happiness is the epitome of love and affection, Happiness, a thrill bliss, soulful, with excitation. Happiness must be sought, not idle, a lofty vow, To love and be loved is the ultimate Elysian glow. Happiness loop on a string, scented by divine love, Scarlet roses, auric happiness from above. Happiness from bliss inspires untapped reverence, Elegant colors of true love and thrilled evidence. Happiness in love embrace, hearts bear flight, A symphony of joy, pure and bright. Happiness in our existence we hold so dear, To love and be loved is always, forever near. Happiness is a garden of blooms in a dwarf abode, Crimson shine dazzles each whirling blood lode. Happiness is a waltz on emerald meadow view, Uttering songs to those blooms of turquoise too.

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Ink Empress

Date: 4/1/2024 12:55:00 PM

Ah dr sotto what a soul warming take on happiness, i remember reading this, and thought i left a comment but its not here so here we go again, i absolutely love the metaphors, imagery and cadence of your very creative couplets so well articulated and delivered as always.- and you always so rhyme so well and theres always a hint of wisdom in your poems. Pleasure reading this, congratulations on your well deserved win. Always a joy to see you placed in contests.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/1/2024 9:47:00 AM

Loved "...Happiness is a waltz on emerald meadow view..." Congratulations dear Las! :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/1/2024 9:17:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your "Happiness" List write again. Have a blessed day................

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/1/2024 7:36:00 AM

Happiness is a garden of blooms in a dwarf abode…Congratulations, Lasaad!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2024 7:58:00 PM

Very well done with your imagery here. Big congrats, Sotto.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/28/2024 4:00:00 AM

Hi Lasaad, What an awesome poem, and absolutely sure it will rank high in the contest. The rhyming is absolutely perfect and inviting, and your phrases created superb and enticing. I hope you are well my friend, i have such limited time, hope you will forgive my long lapses in between your wonderfully crafted poetry. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Christina Bowring

Date: 3/23/2024 5:04:00 AM

Dear Sotto, your beautiful poem defining happiness has actually brought great happiness to all those that are blessed with reading it. It’s happiness in itself! All these couplets are wonderful with exquisite descriptions full of vivid imagery. ‘ To love and be loved is the ultimate Elysian glow’ - that’s the true meaning of happiness. The ultimate contentment for any soul. I love this dear Sotto. I’m putting it into my fav’s so I can reflect upon it often. Thank you for sharing. Happy weekend.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 3/23/2024 4:24:00 AM

Happiness is reading your poetry dear friend. This is a splendid example of the way you can make your readers heart warmed by the wonderful images and emotion you fill your poems with. Thank you for sharing your abundant gift with us all.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/20/2024 11:37:00 AM

I loved reading your "Happiness" List write. "Good Luck" Yes, it is a waltz... Have a blessed day..................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/18/2024 12:43:00 PM

- A lovely poem... wonderfully written, Las :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Silent One

Date: 3/17/2024 7:46:00 AM

I chose the same topic for the contest, but your is so much more poetic than mine.. full of metaphors an wonderful verses of imagery.. Best of luck in the contest..

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/15/2024 2:42:00 PM

SP, I really love how you explain happiness in terms of spiritual and relational experiences. The way you are able to exclude greed and accumulation of wealth and focus on love instead is a wonderful revelation for we who read this and a reflection of your kind soul.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/14/2024 2:10:00 PM

Dear Sotto, Ahhhh…an enchanting journey through the essence of joy and love. Your words of happiness as both a pursuit and a state of being. The amazing imagery of looped happiness scented by divine love and the symphony of joy in love's embrace are truly captivating. I love your unique metaphors, like happiness as a garden of blooms in a dwarf abode, add depth and charm to your poem. Such a beautiful piece of artistry. Best wishes for the Andrea Dietrich Contest! - Blessings, Daniel

Joyce Faure

Date: 3/14/2024 1:05:00 PM

Loved your outlook on happiness it was inspiring, Thanks dear Writer for sharing

Jay Narain

Date: 3/14/2024 10:46:00 AM

Nice couplets on happiness. Embracing happiness is the only way to survive.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/14/2024 9:36:00 AM

Happiness should be the goal of every person. Without it, one finds only unworthy depression, Great poem.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/14/2024 6:14:00 AM

Happiness in any form is a wonderful expression that smiles with life--such inspiring thought you convey, my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/14/2024 6:05:00 AM

a outstanding expression of the different aspects of happiness. Your poem was uplifting, a delightful read this morning. Your imagery was 'delicious' and added the flavor of happiness to my own day. :-) for which I'm most grateful. I especially liked: Happiness is a garden of blooms in a dwarf abode, Crimson shine dazzles each whirling blood lode. Truly captivating. Best wishes with the contest, dearest Sotto. enjoy your day, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Valsa George

Date: 3/14/2024 6:02:00 AM

You have defined happiness and have beautifully elucidated how happiness is derived through many sources. Happiness is what we all seek. We have to pursue happiness. By sitting idle, one will not get happiness. Happiness stems when we love others and are loved in turn. In impeccable rhyming, you have written a beautiful couplet poem and have given the right definition of happiness. All the Best dear friend.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 3/14/2024 1:06:00 AM

This is an exceptional poem. It's words draw us into happiness by degrees until it ends with a forever waltz of joy. It brings happiness to read it.

Bill Baker

Date: 3/13/2024 9:08:00 PM

A lovely couplet poem on happiness, my friend. The imagery and attached emotions are inviting, and this is a good entry for Andrea's contest. Good luck! Your poet friend in Texas, Bill