Living With Laughter

Love and laughter go together
as do macaroni and cheese.
Like that noble dish of childhood
It’s a combo bound to please.

We laughed until the tears came
at gifted comics of our youth.
The golden age of radio,
it is called and that’s the truth.

My birth family would gather
after Sunday evening news
to listen to their silly antics
which could not help but amuse.

I had one older brother 
who was a naturally born wit.
He could keep us all in stitches
and we never tired of it.

Later on the man I married,
kept me laughing all the time.
Laugher filled our lives with pleasure
though we seldom had a dime.

He and I sat nestled closely
as we watched the comics spoof.
Mad Red Skelton played a Santa
who kept sliding down the roof.

Our three beloved children
kept us laughing as they grew.
They all had a sense of humor
and could tell a story too.

Memories of my early childhood
are of laughter spawned from love.
Finding a mate who would laugh with me
was a blessing from above.


For Desiree's contest "Reconsidering Laughter"

Won a 3rd in the contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Joyce, you were lucky to have someone that laughed all those years with you. For some reason, my hubbie just hardy ever laughs and I think it reflects one's attitude and how one reacts to life. Tonight I was just cracking up to Comedy Central. It doesn't matter how many woes I have, I just love to laugh. Despite my rectent problems, I have to keep laughing just to keep hiding my age. haha. Congrats on your win. LUv, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Great romp through pleasant memories a joy to read and I sure to remember. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Fahey Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Wow! This is great, and a well deserved winner!! Thanks for commenting and your congrats to me! Ellen
Song Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Joyce! The last lines are the most powerful to me...finding a mate who would laugh with me is a blessing from above! Indeed! Congrats on the win. Gwendolen :)
Mannan Avatar
April 5, 2011 at 3:50 AM
Joyce this write does make the heart sing. many congrats for this win.
Richards Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Love this delightful journey back in time! I too remember, sitting around the radio as a child, there is something so wonderful and homey about such a memory!! Congratulations on your win!
Phookan Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 2:48 PM
It was a pleasure to read this fine piece of poetry.Congratulations on you well deserved win Joyce,,Love, Gautami
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 1:19 PM
OMG Joyce this was terrific really enjoyed it.Such a treasured read on a 2nd.place win.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa
Brown Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Joyce in Desiree's contest. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM
Congrats Joyce on your superb win in Reconsidering Laughter contest with these magnificent marvelous lines of poetry my friend... a delight to read ..enjoy your 3rd place with luv .. my friend..
Haick Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM
A true blessing for sure, Joyce. I believe, if you don't have a man who makes you laugh, when those tough times come how will ever manage them. Love it. Congratulations on your well deserved 3rd Place Win in Deseree's Contest. Love, Audrey
Onclaud Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 11:21 AM
cheers to you for the happy win, joyce! :) huggs
Horne Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Congrats on all your wins : ) Jack
Mehta Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
April 4, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Big congratulations on your super win, Joyce! You know how much I related to this poem. So happy to see you in the top three! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
March 26, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Excellent Joyce .. great lines to express the connection of love and laughter .. and macaroni and cheese.. super line... good luck in the contest my friend.. I just posted mine earlier today hoping Desiree will find it amusing and intersting luv..
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March 26, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Gosh, wouldn't it be fun to return to "radio days," Joyce. Families seemed closer then. So much was left to the imagination as you listened to programs like "The Shadow Knows." And oh how I loved old Red Skelton!! His show was the greatest. Guess he's gone now, like so many of the great ones are. I just posted my entry for this contest and had fun writing it. Desiree had a great idea for a contest! Hoping to see your poem in the winners' circle, Joyce. Love, Carolyn
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March 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM
Congrats ahead of time on this winner!!! Exellent write, excellent entry and excellent Poet... Beautiful luv Michael
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