Happiness

In a big, weathered armchair
and a cocoon of faded quilts
beside a fireplace that glows
as it crackles and sparks.
With the weight of a book
propped against toasty knees
as steam rises like dawn,
releasing cardamom.
Where the evening breeze carries
the scent of lilac and the chant 
of crooning crickets 
through open windows,
and ideas bloom like roses,
floating like half-lit fireflies.
This is where happiness lives.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Hicks Avatar
June 6, 2013 at 1:00 AM
You left out the smell of jasmine tea while watching the outside become white with snow :) Written with an eye for comfort and a heart for tender wording... great job on this one!
Koven Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Sensuous and beautifully written. A visionary delight. Thank you.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 8:34 AM
I enjoyed reading this one again. Have a great day.
Ryerson Avatar
May 26, 2013 at 3:48 AM
'Propped against toasty knees' and 'Where ideas bloom like roses and float like butterflies'...Oh yes indeed...I gotta try this sometime. Problem is, I don't have a fireplace and its 90 degrees down here in Louisianne...Oh well...Lovely verse here my friend! - Tim
Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2013 at 12:41 AM
wow, it's great to read another of your poems again. So beautiful, Heather.
Gildersleeve Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 9:55 AM
It's a sensory thing, cozy feelings, wonderful aromas and a physical touch of a real book. This is definitely where happiness lives. I love this Heather. Wonderfully done. Warm Smiles, Connie
Zerbst Avatar
May 23, 2013 at 10:23 PM
You have outdone yourself again, Heather! Images as crisp as a sharp stone, feelings as warm as that fire, scents as sweet as warm apple pie. Ahh... Tantalizing write.
Horsman Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM
A picture of bliss, visualized in your wonderful poetry, Heather....
Lamoureux Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 9:12 AM
I love this Heather, you have brought us into your world and it is delightful.
Esquire Avatar
May 20, 2013 at 9:13 PM
Hello Heather, my name is Phillip Rollings Flipper to my friends and you are a friend. I am a proxy for the Chef who you know as Harry,HG, or Liege; although I don't see a lot of comments to you my him.Are you new to the sight? I don't know if you read his last post or the blog he asked me to write. If you do read either than this comment will make more sense. He is recoverying well and will be home next Sat. I am not a poet but I really like this poem. nice flow. Respectfully Flipper
Anglesey Avatar
May 19, 2013 at 4:33 PM
WOW Heather, I certainly felt happy reading this while I was right there in the scene. Beautiful as can be.
Loving Iii Avatar
May 16, 2013 at 6:16 AM
A home made comfort zone.
Hunter Avatar
May 15, 2013 at 6:13 AM
Sounds wonderful...Fire always captures me and this poem captured me too. I loved it!
Trifiatis Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 11:56 AM
Happiness is where we happy are! Beautiful set up! It calmed me down! I liked it a lot! As far as your poem "Philosopher" is concerned is a masterpiece, especially if one sees it from inside the cave! I really congratulate you once more! You must be involved with philosophy to have such an understanding! Thank you!
Onclaud Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 10:09 AM
so cozily handled with great tempo and lightness of mood... sensational!..:) huggs
Tacito Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 8:27 AM
I like this setting. Especially the lilac scents. Ah, the beauty of simple moments like this. This was touching. Thank you for this.
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