Happiness

Happiness
By Franklin Price
4/7/2015
inspired by June Baker

Happiness how to define
Is your happiness the same as mine
Having things for which hell bent
Or is it just to be content

Keeping up with Alias Jones
Expensive cars and camera phones
Yachts and mansions first class cruisers
If you don't have them are you losers

Do you eat and have your fill
Not be in doubt of your next meal
When it rains be dry inside
Make enough to stem the tide

Wealth is not about the cash
To have it all a frantic dash
To strive for things that mean so little
Above contentment all's a piddle

What does it take to be content
Find happiness at least a glint
Dwell on the basics and you will find
Happiness and peace of mind

Self is first of all the most
To love yourself but not to boast
Then treat all others as if were you
Contentment comes as if on cue
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Makama Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 11:09 AM
I had to read this again to fully absorb the beauty of your lines. Your words are smooth and mental friendly. My innerself jerk to your written expressions and I just cannot stop loving this beautiful page. Definitely a 7
Price Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 6:15 PM
Funom, your kind comments are greatly appreciated. I try to write from the heart and am so happy when the words touch others. Thank you
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