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Happiness!

The halo of happiness I craved to wear, Wasn’t in my reach or in my share. My eyes turned green, my heart went dead, On seeing it embedded on another’s head. I was a victim of my own depressed thoughts, And reflected how to undo these grave knots. Happiness although not simple to attain, Makes things simpler when attained. Shadows in the life are caused and designed, By standing in one’s own sunshine. I sought for happiness in the distance My endless endeavors made Little’ sense When somebody whispered this hint, It’s growing under your own feet. If you are a master of your own self, You can end sorrows without another’s help. Pleasure can be created too, If the true benefits of joy is found within you. For happiest moments we ever spent Are those shared with a special friend, Great happiness has it’s own unique talent, “Great joys like grief are simply silent.” ZEHRA ABBAS

Copyright © | Year Posted 2007




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Date: 7/5/2025 4:39:00 PM
Thanks for sharing! I hope to read more.
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Date: 7/4/2025 11:36:00 AM
Hello Zehra, So nice to meet you. I am pleased to know this poem was on Homepage. Well i likw this poem so much it will be my fav. blessings my friend. /Darlene/
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Date: 7/4/2025 9:11:00 AM
Hello Zehra, this is a beautifully heartfelt and emotional write. Enjoyed reading it. Have a wonderful weekend, fellow poet.
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Date: 7/4/2025 12:53:00 AM
Just lovely. ‘ If you are a master of your own self, You can end sorrows without another’s help’ …. this resonated with me particularly. Thank you Zehra: great work ??
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Date: 7/3/2025 10:10:00 AM
Hi Zehra, This touched me deeply—such a graceful reminder that joy often blooms right beneath us. Your lines are full of quiet truth and emotional depth. Beautifully written."
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Date: 2/22/2025 10:47:00 PM
Really beautiful. While reading, I felt like I was the one in poem. Still, Really amazing skills.
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Date: 2/20/2025 7:03:00 AM
Zehra, congratulations on your poem being featured on the PS homepage this week. Interesting and thoughful, enjoyed it very much.
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Date: 3/10/2016 2:20:00 AM
zehra abbas, awesome poem.... love Linda
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Date: 7/4/2015 7:05:00 PM
nice write...SK
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