Simple Happiness

Me, if I don’t see a cornfield in the morning,
I am unhappy,
Me, if I don’t see a deer in a field, in the morning,
I am unhappy,
If I don’t dream about an hippopotamus in his lake in Kenya,
I am unhappy twice,
Me, if I don’t cross an oak and birches forest,
In the morning, I am unhappy,
If I don’t think of a witch on her broom,
If I don’t see a wild flower, a poppy,
I am unhappy,
If I don’t talk to plants or animals,
I’m unhappy for the day,
But what makes me most unhappy is to drink
My coffee, without you, you my panther, chatting like a
Chocolate bar, cruel as a well,
What do you want, I need other company,
I need to see a cornfield in the morning,  
To be happy. Or to see peaceful deer
Go through my thoughts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Dutta Avatar
August 10, 2023 at 8:51 AM
Nice. Enjoy simple hapiness. That's most desirable. Blessings
Rolland Avatar
August 14, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Thanks Anisha
Situation Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Yes intresting but the human aspect of needing someone is what makes it worth it.
Rolland Avatar
August 9, 2023 at 2:14 PM
what you say is very important, while thinking of it, thanks a lot
Dietrich Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 4:12 PM
this is sure an interesting poem. Just be happy for things and not unhappy. I really do like the idea though of needing to have someone by your side or you'll be unhappy.
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:31 PM
Thanks alot Andrea, for the kind comment, i appreciate what you write
Rose  Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 3:10 PM
I pray you see many of the things you need to see, and just be happy my dear poet. :)
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Thanks a lot Rose
Bauer Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 1:03 PM
as a city person, i don't see many cornfields, yann, but i very much enjoyed your poem and hope you get to see one every morning...
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:32 PM
Thanks a lot Ilene
Andresen Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 3:33 AM
- The everyday things mean everything ... a lovely poem, Yann :) - hugs
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:33 PM
really appreciated your comment anne lise
George Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 8:40 PM
So basically you are someone close to nature. A morning coffee with the partner of our life is truly delighting ! A sweet poem, dear yaan.
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:34 PM
thanks a lot Valsa, close to nature is the right word, enjoyed your comment
Buehler Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 7:08 PM
'The best thing in life are free,' as the song goes. I love this sweet poem, Yann. :)
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM
thanks Evelyn, i appreciate
Brotherton Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 5:19 PM
Cute one Yann, I hope you get to see a cornfield filled with deer surrounded by tall oaks and birch trees every morning. Have a nice day.
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM
thank you so much Jerry, very appreciated comment
Anaya Avatar
August 7, 2023 at 3:02 PM
I wish you plenty of cornfields, Yann. A very whimsy poem! :)
Rolland Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 6:36 PM
thank you so much Anaya
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