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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 © John Read | Year Posted 2025

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Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/18/2025 1:56:00 AM It's been ages since I saw a new poem from you. Don't give up. Login to Reply John Read Date: 4/21/2025 11:34:00 AM Hi Victor I'll be back soon.

John Read Date: 2/5/2025 4:17:00 AM Learn to laugh at yourself, then you'll always have something to laugh at. Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 2/4/2025 10:05:00 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. Login to Reply Michael Tor Date: 2/5/2025 4:50:00 PM Great attitude my friend. You will live a lot longer. God bless you for your wonderful advice... John Read Date: 2/5/2025 1:22:00 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.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/4/2025 12:28:00 AM Good advice brother John, a witty way to start one’s day, look in the mirror and laugh away… Sis Beryl Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/4/2025 7:56:00 AM Hi sister Beryl, the way I look in the morning would make anyone laugh. xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/3/2025 9:45:00 PM Sperb advice, John. Only --- I can't stop laughing! ~ Mice Elf Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/4/2025 7:55:00 AM Don't worry about that Gershon laughter is the best tonic.

Karen Jones Date: 2/3/2025 6:46:00 PM Witty and wise! Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/4/2025 7:54:00 AM Thank you Karen for giving my ego a boost lol. xx

Jan Allison Date: 2/2/2025 6:15:00 PM wise words indeed John, we definitely need more humour in our lives and on soup! hugs jan xx Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:50:00 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

David Crandall Date: 2/2/2025 2:57:00 PM Great advice - humor is a lifesaver! Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:47:00 AM Hi David, it certainly has seen me through some tough times. Jan Allison Date: 2/2/2025 6:16:00 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

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/2/2025 2:35:00 AM - Couldn't have been said better, John :) - hugs Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:46:00 AM Thank you Anne enjoy your day. xx

Miranda Hawley Date: 2/1/2025 9:57:00 PM You are 100% correct about laughter being good for your health. This poem is a public service announcement in reality so good job. Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:44:00 AM Thank you Miranda, a little laughter is the best tonic. xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/1/2025 9:08:00 PM Best advice I've seen all day. ~ Gershon Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:43:00 AM Thank you Gershon that made me smile.

thriveni c mysore Date: 2/1/2025 6:06:00 PM I laugh (along with others) at myself dear poet, a lot. Great advice here! happy writing dear poet. Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:42:00 AM Same here thriveni, laughter is good for your soul.

Lin Lane Date: 2/1/2025 12:43:00 PM We should all be able to laugh at ourselves. At some time or another we all do the screwiest things... no exception. Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:41:00 AM Hi Lin, it does relieve the tension a little bit. xx

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/1/2025 8:52:00 AM This is wonderful. Keep up the fun poems. Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:38:00 AM Hi Andrea I will do my best. xx

Tom Woody Date: 2/1/2025 5:52:00 AM Yes, can't take ourselves too seriously. No one else does ;) Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:37:00 AM That's true Tom a sense of humour helps.

Deb M Date: 2/1/2025 4:34:00 AM I second that my friend…..humour makes all the difference!! Debx Login to Reply John Read Date: 2/3/2025 9:34:00 AM Sure does Deb being glum is not much fun. xx