Living the Dream

Things that make me happy are never far away.
My garden is just outside my door, I am in it everyday.

My three beautiful daughters, although at work or study,
come home to me regularly, we are the best of buddies.

Music I have in my soul, so I carry it where I go.
My feet are well attached, for dancing fast or slow.

I'm happy at my work, each week I spend three days.
Looking after mums and babes, can't believe that I get paid.

My little cottage makes me happy, it is so cosy here.
My little car outside the door also brings me cheer.

Gosh, I'm so happy, I never knew how much.
One last thing.. wining contests, also helps a bunch.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Barden Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 7:04 PM
Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, Jean - blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-) <3
Murray Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 1:18 AM
Thank you Greg. Unhappily, I am uninspired this past while. I know not to worry, happily.
Roper Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Jean, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Murray Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 11:35 AM
Thank you Eve.
Gauthier Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 9:52 PM
Your poem is wonderful - I wish you had caught that typo on the bottom line for your all important "WINNING" word… before I ranked the poems.
Murray Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 1:10 AM
LOL.....I am the worst speler Line. I was reading last night that dysletic people have different cones in their eyes to others. I shouldn't be laughing at my lmitations but I just love to erite so much, I just plough on. Thank you for the mention. I have made a mental note "Must try harder!"
James Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Loved this one!!
Murray Avatar
July 7, 2016 at 2:28 PM
Thank you James.
A   Avatar
April 27, 2016 at 11:45 PM
JEAN, CONGRATULATIONS on your awesome Happiness Of Life win... Luv LINDA
Murray Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 5:16 AM
Thank you Linda.
Roper Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 9:40 PM
Jean, congratulations on your win!!!!
Murray Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 4:36 AM
Thank you Eve.
A. Sharma Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Congrats on superb win with this exquisite write Jean..
Murray Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 1:11 AM
Thank you for your lovely comment Dr. Sharma.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 5:24 PM
I loved your unexpected ending Jean, and had to smile because, it does brighten our day when we win in a poetry contest. Spoken like a poet Jean! Congratulations on your win! #7 ; )
Murray Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 6:18 PM
One of the lovely thing about Poetrysoup is how gracious everyone is in defeat Connie. The losers often congratulate the winners. Yet another reason to be happy here.
Negron Flores Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 11:36 PM
Congratulations Jean on the placement of the contest
Murray Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 1:26 AM
Thank you Nayda. As Fred Flinston used to say.....YABBADABBADOO!!!
Ogundare Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 4:33 PM
You definitely are happy with your girls, garden and work...we find joy in the things we love the most..Nice poem .~Abosede
Murray Avatar
April 16, 2016 at 4:51 PM
Perhaps this is why the chase has lost it's appeal??
Turner Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 10:23 AM
You have a lot to be happy about. Fun read, Jean. Good luck. Peace dear friend:)
Murray Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 10:38 AM
I certainly do Daniel. Thank you for your good wishes.
Andresen Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 8:23 AM
- Your happiness makes me happy :) - Lovely poem, Jean - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Murray Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 10:37 AM
I am truly blessed at the moment Anne Lise.
Kannan Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 7:46 AM
very nice... Good luck in contest...
Murray Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Thank you Supraja.
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