Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Acrostic

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April 6, 2023
Contest: SPREADING HAPPINESS
Sponser: Anoucheka Gangabissoon

Spreading Happiness

SPREADING HAPPINESS

Sharing is form of kindness, spreads Happiness.
People, usually surprised to receive. 
Readily appreciate, happy, and to be truthful,
Even more appreciated when we are the recipient! 
Always reminds us there is so much more, we certainly should
Do, can imitate the givers kindness. We can
Imitate their unselfishness. Experience truth of,  “more happiness in giving.”
Never, under estimate happiness of just being greeted with a,
"Good morning and how are you?"  Wow! Made them … smile.

Happiness comes from outside circumstances, people, stuff, etc.
And as said, gives unexpected Happiness.
Personally I value Joy, and I
Prefer it over Happiness. Joy springs from
Inside me! Independent on any outside influences, nice or not.
No one, nothing can rob me of my Joy, only me.
Easy to get caught up in daily survival, but Dear friend,
Someone’ somewhere is lonely, grieving, remember how that feels?
Send someone a card, text, or call.  Make someone happy … and God smile.

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Unseeking Seeker May 10, 2023 at 4:17 AM and then again, receiving with grace and warmth too is an art! Now where did I read, ‘the giver should be grateful?’ Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM June 13, and I am now saying thank you. Not been around PS so missed your kind comment. Thank. you my friend.

Michelle Smith May 9, 2023 at 12:56 PM :-) Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM June 13, 26 Haven't been on PS, so. I'm just saying, thanks for reading. Hope not too late, when so very late.

Christine Phillips April 15, 2023 at 11:32 AM Thank for your happiness piece, we all need some form of happiness now and then.

Sotto Poet April 15, 2023 at 8:37 AM You have a gift for words, Barbara. Congratulations, my friend, on creating a work of such great merit. Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM It's June 13, 26 I'm just a few years late saying, thank you. I always have valued your comment. Not been on PS. Been VP in 23, 24-26 Pres. of the Georgia Poetry Society. Want to get back to writing ssoon. Stay well my friend.

Daisy Meadows April 6, 2023 at 10:06 PM Spreading happiness is important and can make it big difference. A good poem. Well done. Barbara Barry-Nishanian June 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM Daisy, please excuse this very late thank you. Been away from PS, and just noticed your comment. Thank you for your positive and kind words.