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Why Be Happy

What is this feeling that rejoice and hurts an instance of laughter the next of tears Tears that lingers unshed and weary erupting saddness wringing and scary Why be happy when saddness awaits like a sleeping serpent to rise its hood Its bite stings with searing pain flushing out the blissful feel Why be happy or be sad neither lets you stay sane nor glad © Nadiya (17 Jan '15)

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/5/2015 2:03:00 AM

G'day Nadiya... Life is like a roller coaster Nadiya; and you state in your lyric... when you are up the only way seems to be down and vice versa. Enjoyed - Lindsay

Poesy Relish
Date: 2/5/2015 2:41:00 AM

Thank you Lindsay for reading my pen and the valuable comment... u spoke what was in my mind... take care, nad!

Carol Mays

Date: 1/29/2015 11:28:00 PM

I like this poem. Honest and skillful expression of deep feelings. Thank you. Carol

Poesy Relish
Date: 2/2/2015 8:05:00 AM

Thank you very much Carol...

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 1/27/2015 4:41:00 AM

Let go Nad. I know it is difficult but really workable . Nad, I have seen bad days.At the end I have settled down to this.May God bless you and give you strength.Remain happy forever. Your friend Rajat

Poesy Relish
Date: 1/27/2015 5:33:00 AM

Yes Rajat... life seems to go on whatever happens... appreciate your encouraging words

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/17/2015 10:08:00 PM

Beautiful poem, I am happy to read it and sad at the same time! But sadness is what lets us feel the joy of life!

Poesy Relish
Date: 1/17/2015 11:45:00 PM

Well said arthur and thank you...