Maria Fernandez-Garcia Poet Free verse

Happiness

Don't give up
when the mist makes your eyes blind.
Don't give up when your lover says good bye to you.
Don't give up when you did something bad and you regret.
Don't give up when you are torn up and you can't find your pieces.
Never give up in spite of been nobody in life.
Be, and only be for yourself, then after yourself you will find the others to be with.
Remember that happiness doesn't live next to you, but inside of you.

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Timothy Ray September 15, 2026 at 11:44 PM absolutely, well said.... Maria Fernandez-Garcia September 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM Thank you so much Timothyxxx

Darlene De Beaulieu June 3, 2024 at 2:58 PM Hello Maria, Good advice for everyone. I loke this so much, it will be my fav. Congratulations on your POTD. Hugs. /DRLENE/ Darlene De Beaulieu June 4, 2024 at 10:08 AM Hello Maria, It is like aq summer day here in Canada. I like this poem so much. Your welcome. Hugs. /Darlene/ Maria Fernandez-Garcia June 3, 2024 at 11:58 PM Good morning my dear Darlene. Thank you so much for your uplifting words and the Fav. Hugs/ María

Smita Kulkarni May 29, 2024 at 1:14 PM Such a beautiful message, Maria!! Thank you for sharing it with us. It's very inspiring and very true! Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 30, 2024 at 12:59 AM Thank you very much Sumita, for reading and leaving your kind comment. Blessings!

Edward Wraith May 28, 2024 at 4:24 PM What a powerful, motivational message here. Particular love the closing line: “…happiness doesn’t live next to you, but in you.” So often we forget that we are responsible for our emotions and lives. Happiness is a choice, not something that happens to you. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD, well deserved. May you always choose happiness every morning. Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 28, 2024 at 11:29 PM Good morning Edward. Thank you very much for stopping by, for your lovely words and wishes. I appreciate it. I hope you also wake up full of happiness. Have a great day. Blessings!

Kim Rodrigues May 24, 2024 at 9:02 AM When it is all said and done, yes, happiness must be found inside. There is a grieving period, but don’t stay there. Congrats on POTD! Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM Thank you so much for your nice comment Kim. Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 24, 2024 at 2:15 AM - A positive and uplifting poem, Maria :) - (I read this yesterday, but forgot to congratulate, sorry, my friend ) - A wonderful poem, congratulations on p.o.t.d. :) - hugs Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 24, 2024 at 2:54 AM Good morning Anne-Lise. Thank you very much my dear friend for your wishes and uplifting comment. Have a wonderful weekend! Hugsxxxx

Hilda Greenhough May 23, 2024 at 10:20 PM Congratulations on POTD.. I enjoy these words of courage. Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 24, 2024 at 1:44 AM Thanks a lot for your kind words Hilda. Blessings!

Brandy Nicole May 23, 2024 at 8:09 PM ' happiness doesn't live next to you, but inside of you. ' So true, Maria. Always be true to who you are. I completely agree, my dear friend. Your thoughts curl gently around me. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 24, 2024 at 1:46 AM Thank you very much for your uplifting comment, which I really appreciate, Brandy. I hope you have a great day!

Sam Scott May 23, 2024 at 6:10 PM Maria, this may well make it to my fridge door! True x as once we realise the search for contentment is internal life takes on a whole new dimension.. worthy poetic wisdom for Poem of the Day. Blessings, Sam :) x Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 24, 2024 at 1:49 AM Thank you very much dear Sam for your uplifting and lovely words. I appreciate them. Have a wonderful day!

William Darnell Sr May 23, 2024 at 5:33 PM "Pearls of Wisdom," Maria. And one of good cheer, too! An enriching message you penned. Congratulations to the POTD, Maria! I hope you have a good evening! Warm Regards, William Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 24, 2024 at 1:51 AM Good morning dear William. Many thanks for your beautiful comment and wishes. Hoping you have a wonderful day!

Bill Baker May 23, 2024 at 3:18 PM "Remember that happiness doesn't live next to you, but inside of you", priceless wisdom, Maria. Congratulations on your fine POTD, my friend! Enjoy your special day of recognition. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 3:28 PM My dear friend of Texas, I really appreciate your message. You don' t know how happy I am, not because of your Congratulations, but because of hearing from you! Love you both. I hope and blow the best wishes to you and Saraxxxx

Deb M May 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM Absolutely beautiful Maria …..simple and clear!! Congratulations on POTD…..Debx Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM Thank you so much for your kind comment Debx. I appreciate it. Hugsxxx

Benjamin Bartley May 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM Congrats on being POTD. Nice poem. Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM Thanks a lot Benjamin. I aprecciate your wishes and nice comment. Blessings!

W J Clarke May 23, 2024 at 11:48 AM Uplifting, inspiring pearls of wisdom. Congratulations on your POTD :-) Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 11:53 AM W J Clarke you uplifted my evening with such a kind comment. Many thanks to you my friend! Blessings.

Jim Slaughter May 23, 2024 at 10:26 AM A very uplifting piece, Maria. Congrats on POTD, as well. Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM Hello there Jim, thank you so much for your kind message and wishes. Blessings!

I Am Anaya May 23, 2024 at 10:05 AM Very kind and warm supportive community it is, and what comes around goes around, what you share in your positive poems, spreads like wild fire, sweet Maria. Happiness begins within! Congratulations on your POTD with a poignant message! Enjoy your day xhugsx Anaya Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:59 AM Dear Anaya. Your comment, which I really appreciate, is very uplifting to me. Thanks a lot for your kind words. Blessings my friend. Hugs!

Paula Goldsmith May 23, 2024 at 9:05 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your powerful "Happiness" write. So True... Fav for me... Have a blessed day writing away....... Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:57 AM My dear friend Paula. Many thanks for your lovely message and also for the Fav. I appreciate it. Have a wonderful afternoon. Blessings!

David Crandall May 23, 2024 at 8:50 AM Great advice Maria, for overcoming the things we go through. I liked, "remember that happiness doesn't live next to you, but inside you". Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:50 AM Many thanks David. I appreciate your kind message. Hugs!

Ink Empress May 23, 2024 at 7:59 AM What a powerful reminder for all, happiness lives within you, never give up despite the challenges one may face! Well delivered! Congratulations on receiving potd. This is soul warming and very uplifting! sending you light always Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:49 AM Your comment is so uplifting my friend. Thank you very very much. Hope you have a great afternoon my friend!

Linda Alice Fowler May 23, 2024 at 7:37 AM A very poignant write Maria. I especially like "...Don't give up when you are torn up and you can't find your pieces." Very nice. Congratulations on the honor of POTD! :) Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:47 AM Thank so mych my dear Linda. I appreciate it. Hugsxxx

Victor Buhagiar May 23, 2024 at 6:31 AM Many congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Very inspiring. Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:45 AM Thank you my dear Victor. Have a great evening!

Tom Cunningham May 23, 2024 at 6:03 AM Very inspiring verse Maria, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 10:03 AM Thank you very much Tom. I appreciate it.

Joseph May May 23, 2024 at 5:47 AM True words, Congrats on POTD Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 5:49 AM Thank you so much Joseph. Blessings!

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 23, 2024 at 4:57 AM Dear Maria, Just read your poem and saw it got POTD! YEAH!!! Your words are so powerful and inspiring. They really hit home. Such a beautiful piece with the world. Never stop writing—your voice matters. Big hugs, and Blessings, Daniel Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 5:45 AM Thank you very much dear Daniel for your words of encouragement. I really appreciate them. Blessings! Hugs!

Karen Jones May 23, 2024 at 2:52 AM Great advice and an inspiring potd! Congratulations Maria Fernandez-Garcia May 23, 2024 at 4:01 AM Thank so much dear Karen for your nice comment. Blessings!

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