The Six - My Heart Sings Out

To hear the surf or trill of spring’s new birds;
A cat’s soft purr or strong and stirring words;
Endearments whispered; songs so cute I grin,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To see the sun fall, gorgeous on the sea;
An unexpected rainbow over me;
A moving scene; glad faces of my kin,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To smell a rose; sweet lavender in bloom;
Popcorn at the movies; favorite perfume;
Aroma of Mom’s cooking once again,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To taste delicious food when out to dine;
Ice cream on my tongue; a lover’s mouth on mine;
Cold drinks; desserts as chocolaty as sin,
My heart sings out as joys wells up within.

To feel a gentle rain; snowflakes on my nose;
Ocean's breeze; the tides; the sand between my toes;
Sun’s warmth; the heat of passion on my skin,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To feel INSIDE me such a happy glow
It radiates to everyone I know;
The love that lets me know life is win-win,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.


For Line Gauthier's "My Secret to Happiness" Poetry Contest
*This is what happiness truly means to me and what makes life worth living!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Watt Avatar
January 25, 2020 at 11:08 PM
Nature, family, food, romance, pleasant smells; these all make me smile, as does this lovely kyrielle. It was fun to see this come up twice in your movie. Hugs ~ John
Barden Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 5:35 PM
Sincere congratulations on your well-deserved win, Andrea - blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-) <3
Hamilton Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Congrats Andrea on a wonderful write, truly feels like happiness to me, a worthy winner!
Roper Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 11:26 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Krampe Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 6:45 AM
Congrats on your win with this lovely poem. I can feel the happiness in it.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 6:29 AM
So beautiful, Andrea! A much-deserved win! Saving!!
Medders Tobechi Avatar
October 19, 2017 at 1:59 AM
Congratulations on your win with a well done write. Love the form.
Kannan Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 10:18 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win...
Y. Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 9:58 PM
Wow! Andrea, I see why you are in the top spot. This is such a heartwarming and well written write. Congratulations! It was well deserved:-) Alexis
Gauthier Avatar
October 18, 2017 at 9:38 PM
Congrats on a very endearing well-written poem.
Eaton Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 6:43 AM
Congrats Andrea. A wonderful and cheerful feeling I get when I read this.
Ebbs Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 8:14 PM
Happy glows are good, congrats :)
A. Sharma Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 8:27 AM
Wow Andrea! Great cheerful bubbling write,, the way u said everything,, amazing! Congrats on big win!
Allison Avatar
March 11, 2015 at 3:39 PM
Great uplifting write Andrea - this contest passed me by! Hugs Jan xxx
Yvonne Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 5:01 PM
To read this poetry with my din-din! My heart sings out as joy wells up within!
Dunn Avatar
November 20, 2013 at 6:13 PM
Very discriptive and wonderfully done. cheri
K. Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Ah, I remember this one!! And you definitely got everything covered here!! Shucks I'd love to glow with you here :) Super congrats, Andrea :D hugs to you!
Brown Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's "Come to Your Senses" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 8:51 AM
This poem so personifies "the senses". Beautiful Andrea. Congratulations
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 5:42 AM
Congratulations. Love this,well done. x
Sweetheart Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 9:45 PM
CONGRATS ANDREA ON SUPER TOP TEN WIN LUV FOR EXCELLENT POETRY... IS COMPUTER WORKING OK NOW??
Bunton Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 7:40 PM
Congratulations! Very Good!
Richards Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 5:03 PM
So beautiful that it makes me want to hum "these are a few of my favorite things" ....ala....Julie Andrews !! Love it!! Congratulations, Andrea!
Guzzi Avatar
October 17, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Geezz Andie so good to see/hear you emoting! You gave me aBIG smile. Thanks alot a #1 for me! Congrad's Light & Love always
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October 16, 2010 at 9:59 AM
This is such an upbeat, uplifting poem Andrea. I feel like is zippedy do dah moment while reading this. Love Phyl
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