Happiness Is

On being happy, I'm no expert.
On that you can rely.
So I really ain't that qualified 
to tell you how or why!

But I'm gonna stick my neck out
and take a chance or two.
When handling things that come your way
keep an optimistic point of view.

Don't let bad times get you down
things will turn out fine.
Most problems are gonna disappear
and soon again the sun will shine!

Just accept what nature offers.
Let your "conscience be your guide".
Just step back, take a real deep breath,
put your problems all aside.

Imagine your life with a clear blue sky
your sun like a yellow balloon.
Then after night time comes around,
Imagine a beautiful  moon?

There's an old expression I once heard
which needs no affirmation,
"Happiness is a journey,
not a destination"!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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A  Avatar
July 18, 2013 at 10:37 PM
Ralph, :-). Congratulations, with your awesome HIT in the poet destroyer's contest. Hugs & Hugs** SKAT
Devnath  Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 11:40 AM
Congrats on your win. my friend, Loved always, bl
Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Dear Ralph, congratulations. I am glad to be able to see you again by reading PD's winner list. This is REALLY nice.I see below that I saw this a long time ago. Hope you are well!
A   Avatar
July 14, 2013 at 12:05 AM
Stopping in with smiles.... :-) :-)... Congratulations, Thank you for taking your time and hooking me up with an awesome OLD # 1 hit... I had a hard time choosing the winners... please enjoy my blog when you have time. Hugs & Hugs.... xox~ LINDA
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Inspiration" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Brown Avatar
August 9, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Inspiration" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Squyres Avatar
August 7, 2012 at 9:16 AM
It is a journey as well as a frame of mind. Well written...enjoyed by this reader. Congrats on your winning spot !! woo hoo !!
Nair Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 7:03 PM
Congrats, Ralph, on this great win with this beautiful poem! : Jag
Rozario Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Congrats Ralph...superb win!!!
Williams Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Ralph congrats on your great win...david
Ramage Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 12:39 PM
Just love our writing. So well done, and just a really enjoyable poem. Thank you! Lee
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
August 5, 2012 at 8:21 AM
Congratulations on your win Ralph xx
A   Avatar
August 4, 2012 at 8:13 PM
RALPH. ;-) Congratulations with the inspirational words you offer through your poem...Thanks once again for supporting my contest.... LUV~ PD
Ramsdale Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 1:09 PM
A winning congratulations! Caryl
Dailey Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 5:52 PM
Nice win with this poem Ralph. Mike
Ramage Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM
How true, love your poem. Take care. Lee
Dietrich Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 2:20 PM
JUST wonderful, Ralph and congrats on your win.
Poet Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Very nice...congrats Ralph on your win.
Horne Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Many congratulations, Ralph : ) Have a great weekend
Devonshire Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM
So happy to see you in the winners' circle, Ralph. Love this poem! Congratulations. Love, Carolyn
George   Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 8:50 AM
I love this poem , expecial the last 2 lines. Many congrats on your SUPER WIN, Ralph. Lainie
Brown Avatar
July 29, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations for your win in Francine's "Balloon" contest Ralph. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 11:42 PM
Very well done Ralph. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM
congrats Ralph on your 12th place win in the contest with this great entry
Sweetheart Avatar
July 28, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Congrats Ralph on a super win with this lovely poetry .. great imagery my friend.. in balloon contest ..perfection...
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