What is happiness to me?
Strolling in the twinkling sunlight
Seeking a quick glimpse of wild animals
Breathing in the fresh air, whether at the sea or
In the mountains and anywhere else
Hearing the sounds of water flowing
Feeling aware and awake to all that lives
Refreshed by the rhythm of creation
In the middle of the night stargazing
The cool breeze of darkness shrouding me
The owl persistently affirming his existence
That bedtime hush that settles over one-half of the world
If I’m alone, that’s great
If I’m not, that’s fine too
This is true happiness
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© Carol Campbell 2016
http://poetryblogroll.blogspot.com/2016/01/poets-united-midweek-motif-joy.html
The Prompt:
Your challenge in today’s new poem is to give us an experience of joy. Or you can “strive to define … and identify its sources” poetically~Susan
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I’m quite happy with whatever is sent me. I can sit at home and read, all day, if need be- and get a lot out of it.
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True. It really is all about focus!
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where you are, there you are. nature brings the echoes of life to my mind. and your last stanzas echo the truth that we are never, ever, truly alone.
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I love this, so comforting … and true. 🙂
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Thank you!
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🙂
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How beautifully expressed.
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Thank you!
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…If I’m not, that’s fine too… love that…!!! Being aware of nature is truly joyous.
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Yes it is! Thanks so much!
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I feel the same ways, as you know. Thanks for writing it down. That one too may end up on my wall. You should make these into posters and sell them!!
Love ya,💓💓
La
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“The owl persistently affirming his existence”–all affirming! I feel the joy!
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I agree! I love that line as well. Carol, you defined happiness in such vivid terms that I feel as if I could walk into your happiness and have a look around 🙂
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“Feeling aware and awake of all that lives” – yes, that is the secret of true happiness. Awesome.
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Excellent…. Simple things in Life can bring great joy! Hugs!
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They sure can! Thanks!
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Such beautiful words, really a joy to read such a poem. A great prompt.
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Thank you!
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Such gorgeous writing 🙂
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Thank you very much!
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I love the ending….if you are alone you are happy, if not you are happy too. This gives the message to me that happiness can be found in any situation!
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Thank you, Mary!
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