Happiness - II

Perennial, happiness stream flows,
Stagnant seem puddles of sorrows,
In river as are rocks 
Stuck at midstream what mocks,
We know what sinks, what farther goes.
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    Reflections | 02.11.2005 |

Poet's note: This may be called a limerick insofar as its construction goes, but not in mood.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pandit Avatar
October 9, 2018 at 7:08 AM
This is excellent reflection on life..beautiful contrast on how we perceive happiness and sorrow.
Pathak Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 4:07 AM
Thank you Vijay Pandit, and sorry for responding so late.
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