International Day of Happiness

How very sad it seems to have to say
The United Nations needed to proclaim a special day
The 20 March henceforth to be known, I guess
As the International Day of Happiness

How very sad it seems to me
That mankind itself just cannot see
Happiness is a state of being, we can access
Each moment of every day in excess

The friendly smile on a stranger’s face
A flower, a song, a hug - some place
Where we can give instead of take
These things true happiness make

This is just a simple rhyme, I know
Give it some thought tho as you go
About the business you know best
Think of another and you will be blessed

For happiness does not need a special day
We can have it anyway, every day, all day , what do you say!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Conde Avatar
January 13, 2019 at 3:47 PM
I like the simplicity of your stuff
Walker  Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Beautiful Huberta... A day to desire is every day happiness is alive... Verlena
Horne Avatar
March 17, 2014 at 12:06 PM
such truth here, my friend
Dietrich Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 4:45 PM
GOOD message! You do understand very well , it's all a state of mind!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 16, 2014 at 12:52 AM
A wonderful philosophy to follow Huberta. It doesn't take much to make others happy,just some little kindness, and in doing so we make ourselves happy. A lovely poem.
A   Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 11:21 PM
Huberta, sounds like fun.... Linda
Onclaud Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 5:24 PM
a heartfelt reminder that we are here to find our bliss, huberta.. such a well-defined work!.. huggs
Carter Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 3:17 AM
Good one. Agree. We could end up having a day for every emotion. Quite ridiculous. We should all strive to be happy every day. Rob
Van Akkeren Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 4:46 AM
Thanks for your comment Rob
Goswami Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 3:04 AM
"For happiness does not need a special day We can have it anyway, every day, all day , what do you say! "....Bah....Best wishes from India...
Van Akkeren Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 4:48 AM
Thanks Sandip ...Bah... says it all...cheers Huberta
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