Happiness

Happiness is the whirl of lyrical runes,
voicing of raging monstrous stories in loons.

Happiness is the rough silence of the heart,
that cries in loneliness of love torn apart 

Happiness is a prodigal daughter that,
swims in the rainbow of her abductor's cart 

Happiness is like sleeping in milk sea foam,
intoxicating deep embrace in risk loam.

Happiness is a fear tickle that brings cheers,
a belly full banked in the depths of our ears.

Happiness burns pure like the sax of cigars,
a remembrance for how we soar in the stars.

Happiness is the screeching of our lost soul,
a ride that fondles a tender name in whole.

Happiness is harmony clocks of sour wines,
serenaded in Sunset play, Red Tide Whines. 

Happiness is the smile of a sealed deadline,
that strokes our creative sane, ego hairline.

Happiness screams, a colliding in your name,
a chasing of moon and stars, a racing game.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Ricci Avatar
April 30, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Hello Tonye. Wow. Allow me to say this is well thought out and expressed. Each example and explanation coupled with your poetic expressions and imagery define poetry. Truly. Be very proud. The rhyming was never forced by the way. All flowed with ease. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. Peace Blessings and Light always. (smile)
George Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Thank you so much Lisa for your wonderful insight and words. I appreciate.
Fowler Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Congratulations Tonye! :)
George Avatar
May 4, 2024 at 5:46 AM
Thank you Alice. I appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2024 at 9:48 PM
I really like how you always put Happiness at the top of each first line of the couplets. Nicely done. Congrats
George Avatar
April 1, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Thank you Andrea.
Kendrick Avatar
March 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Quite unusual list of items that equal happiness. I enjoyed reading it today. If for a contest, reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by. Sara K
George Avatar
March 24, 2024 at 12:53 PM
I appreciate Sara K. Lovely new week.
Dome Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Wow. I'm blown away by your talent and words. Inspired. Pete.
George Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 12:44 PM
I appreciate, Peter. Thank you for visiting.
Empress Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Theres a tender tune to your very heartfelt couplets depicting happiness in so many various ways, i really loved the flow and depth of what youv conveyed. And i must also highlight how you have a way with words, and phrasing thoughts, I especially love “ Happiness is like sleeping in milk sea foam, intoxicating deep embrace in risk loam.“ and the last one stood out for me! I think andrea might like this one: best wishes for the contest. And pleasure reading happiness through your words!
George Avatar
March 23, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Thank you dear Ink.
George Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 1:43 AM
This is an excellent take on the sweetness of happiness and the complexities of human emotions. "Happiness is like sleeping in milk seafoam"....Love this line a lot. All the best dear Tonye!
George Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 3:39 AM
Thank you, dear Valsa. Cheers to a lovely weekend.
One Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 12:58 PM
You captured the happiness emotion perfectly and this is an excellent entry for the contest... nice rhymes also....
George Avatar
March 22, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Thank you Silent One. Happy weekend.
Rodgers Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM
Dear Tonye, What a deep dive into the multifaceted nature of happiness, portraying it as both elusive and profound. I loved your contrasting imagery, which beautifully captures the complexities of human emotions, from the lyrical whirl of joy to the rough silence of heartbreak. Tonye, I liked that happiness exists in the delicate balance of life's contrasts and that even in moments of darkness, there can be glimpses of light. - Blessings, my Friend!
George Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 12:13 PM
True dear friend. Happiness is a lot of things. And even in our sadness there happiness, because there's one thing money can't buy. Life.
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