Humour

A sense of humour 
is your wealth,
laughter is good 
for your health. 
So when your world's
looking glum, 
and no one wants 
to have fun,
just smile 
and laugh at yourself.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Buhagiar Avatar
April 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
It's been ages since I saw a new poem from you. Don't give up.
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April 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Hi Victor I'll be back soon.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Learn to laugh at yourself, then you'll always have something to laugh at.
Tor Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Love your thoughts John, the old saying." Laughter is the best medicine." Really makes sense and this inspirational piece by you is not to take yourself so seriously. I'm all for that. Thank you for sharing my friend.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Great attitude my friend. You will live a lot longer. God bless you for your wonderful advice...
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February 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Hi Michael, my sense of humour has got me through some tough times, I do not take life to seriously, thank you for your visit and comment God bless you.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Good advice brother John, a witty way to start one’s day, look in the mirror and laugh away… Sis Beryl
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February 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Hi sister Beryl, the way I look in the morning would make anyone laugh. xx
Wolf Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Sperb advice, John. Only --- I can't stop laughing! ~ Mice Elf
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February 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Don't worry about that Gershon laughter is the best tonic.
Jones Avatar
February 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Witty and wise!
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February 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Thank you Karen for giving my ego a boost lol. xx
Allison Avatar
February 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
wise words indeed John, we definitely need more humour in our lives and on soup! hugs jan xx
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February 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Hi Jan, the best tonic is laughter, I've been through so much in my lifetime, I believe my sense of humour helped me pull through. xx
Crandall Avatar
February 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Great advice - humor is a lifesaver!
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February 3, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Hi David, it certainly has seen me through some tough times.
Allison Avatar
February 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
I agree 100%, its got me through some very tough times since my hubby's cancer surgery and i started to write poetry! hugs jan xx
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February 2, 2025 at 2:35 AM
- Couldn't have been said better, John :) - hugs
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February 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Thank you Anne enjoy your day. xx
Hawley Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
You are 100% correct about laughter being good for your health. This poem is a public service announcement in reality so good job.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Thank you Miranda, a little laughter is the best tonic. xx
Wolf Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Best advice I've seen all day. ~ Gershon
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February 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Thank you Gershon that made me smile.
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February 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I laugh (along with others) at myself dear poet, a lot. Great advice here! happy writing dear poet.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Same here thriveni, laughter is good for your soul.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We should all be able to laugh at ourselves. At some time or another we all do the screwiest things... no exception.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Hi Lin, it does relieve the tension a little bit. xx
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February 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
This is wonderful. Keep up the fun poems.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Hi Andrea I will do my best. xx
M  Avatar
February 1, 2025 at 4:34 AM
I second that my friend…..humour makes all the difference!! Debx
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February 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Sure does Deb being glum is not much fun. xx
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