Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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Sometimes we just have to make the decision to be happy in spite of what we are dealing with at the moment. We have to learn to accept the fact that if we want to enjoy the beauty of the rose we also have to accept the thorns as well.

As I always like to say:

Life is not always fair and it is not always fun but it's always an experience.

What we decide to learn from that experence is up to us.

Happy As a Bird With a French Fry

Today I will be happy,
Happy all day long.
I won't think about my problems.
I'll fill this day with song.

I won't worry about world affairs,
Or ask the reason why,
Some folks do the things they do,
And wring my hands and sigh.

I won't worry over hurtful things,
That people sometimes say.
I'll ask The Lord to bless them,
When I bow my head to pray.

Petty things that just annoy,
Of these things I won't speak.
I'll be happy as a little bird,
With a french fry in my beak.

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Jan Allison March 7, 2019 at 7:26 PM what a positive message you send Judy am adding this uplifting poem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

David Drowley November 20, 2018 at 2:44 PM Judy, What a wonderful simple image: a little bird with a French fry.:) Appreciating what we have alleviates the stress of all the rest. David

Paul Callus November 16, 2017 at 4:09 PM What lovely and positive words, Judy! Wish more people would look at life through your eyes! Blessings // paul

Harry Horsman November 11, 2017 at 4:06 PM Oh such a happy poem, love this

Frances Schiavina November 3, 2017 at 8:56 AM What an uplifting poem. Thank for writing and be happy every day.

Darlene De Beaulieu October 26, 2017 at 5:42 PM I also enjoy to feed the birds,all types of birds. You have a lot of strength. have a nice evening my friend.

Matthew Anish October 7, 2017 at 7:37 PM I enjoy feeding rock doves (pigeons). I hope you have a good day as you seem to have a good attitude. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Peggy Caulfield October 5, 2017 at 7:32 AM Excellent poetry

Susan Palli October 4, 2017 at 4:01 AM Love this excellent advice! Thank you. Going to favs

Ahmed Sheik Koya October 4, 2017 at 1:34 AM Exactly. I better remove the log from my eye before I notice the spec in others. Well said Judy.

Samuel Opara October 2, 2017 at 3:36 AM This is real. Thanks, Judy.

Tony Devers October 2, 2017 at 3:33 AM Admirable sentiments Judy - though not always easy to live up to. Loved the last line by the way.

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2017 at 8:54 PM this is ADORABLE!!! Also I came over here because of Soup notification about you. Congrats on your being showcased!

Old Buck October 1, 2017 at 7:51 PM Judy: Oh that more of us would do that... and could if we would try. Thank you for a wonderful reminder, life is what each one makes of it. Well thought out and well written. Thanks for sharing with all of us on the soup. oldbuck

Aju Mukhopadhyay October 1, 2017 at 12:22 PM I may say on the basis of the above two poems that Judy Ball writes poems rhymed in simple language with lucid understanding. They give pleasure and invites readers to visit the site more.

Kishan Sharma October 1, 2017 at 11:59 AM Hi Judy its very meaning full.

Joseph May September 29, 2017 at 3:32 PM A very positive message Judy.. and a beautiful write...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 22, 2017 at 9:57 AM Had to come back to say I'm still enjoying your poem today :)

Darlene De Beaulieu September 21, 2017 at 8:02 PM Hello Judy, I love french fries to. I also want to say, that your poem makes a lot of sense to me. Have a nice evening my friend.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart September 21, 2017 at 6:44 PM Love this! It's darling and true :) fave xomo!

Barry Stebbings September 21, 2017 at 4:48 PM Lovely sentiments, Judy. I agree completely. // Barry

Heidi Sands September 21, 2017 at 4:30 PM I love this Judy. What a nice positive message in this poem :)