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The Zen of Happiness

One cannot know happiness, until one knows sadness; two sides of the same coin, build a balanced mind. We suffer in sadness, to appreciate happiness. Tranquility is built upon the middle ground. Just as the smile brings joy, a frown reveals sorrows. You cannot know one without having know the other. It is the yin and yang of both that grows the character of the individual; revel in your emotions.
4-21-2021 Open Poetry 3 Poetry Contest Charlotte Puddifoot

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Date: 4/23/2021 7:20:00 AM
I agree, you have to experience the yin and yang of life to be able to adopt a character uniquely your own. Well penned my friend. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/26/2021 9:24:00 PM
Many thanks.
Date: 4/21/2021 4:41:00 AM
So well said--your words of wisdom resonate, MLK.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/26/2021 9:24:00 PM
Thanks Vijay.
Date: 4/20/2021 12:49:00 PM
Wonderful philosophical way of looking at life, M. L. I enjoyed your poem very much and I hope I have learned a good lesson from it.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/26/2021 9:25:00 PM
Thank you.
Date: 4/20/2021 12:22:00 PM
I cant agree more with your philosophy ML, great ink:-) hugs Jan xx
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/26/2021 9:25:00 PM
Thanks.
Date: 4/20/2021 12:06:00 PM
I so agree M.L. I follow these principles. Beautifully composed my friend. Blessings xxoo
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 4/26/2021 9:25:00 PM
I'm glad, thank you.

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