Happiness Is…

By Barbara Lynn Terry

Happiness is an ice cream cone

with a chocolate coating,

and lots and lots of sprinkles.

Happiness is a child’s laughter.

Happiness is two people holding hands

while walking dreamily in the park.

Happiness is two people in love.

Happiness is the splashing of the waves

while sitting under the stars on the beach.

Happiness is the sounds of a carnival,

with rides, laughter, and games.

Happiness is winning a teddy bear

from the dart game at the fair.

Happiness is a smile

on a cloudy, dreary day.

Happiness is helping someone

from deep in your heart.

Happiness is dining out at a very

special place, on a very special day.

Happiness is saying, “I do.”

Happiness is catching the bridal bouquet.

Happiness is a leisurely Sunday drive

down a peaceful country road.

Happiness is all of this

and much, much more.

Happiness is in your mind,

and what you make of it.