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Happiness
by Kathy Armijo → (All Poetry by Kathy Armijo)
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Happiness
By Kathy Armijo




How is happiness defined?
         
Is it love?
                  
Could be!
         
Is it the dawn of a new day?
                  
Could be!
         
Is it the sounds of laughter?
                   
Could be!
         
Is it triumph over adversity?
                  
Could be!
         
Is it a state of mind?
                  
Could be!


When you envision happiness, it fills your heart with joy.
Happiness makes you feel warm and cozy.
Sometimes happiness makes you want to jump and shout.


There’s obviously no doubt –


          Happiness leaves no room for pouts.


Happiness is what life’s all about!


Happiness is what makes your heart yearn for more.
Happiness makes you feel like you’re forty or four.
Happiness conjures feelings of ecstasy.
To live your life with happiness is to be full of glee.


“Let a smile be your umbrella.  Or, Smile, and the world wonders what you’re up to.”
         
These are synonymous with happiness.
When you think of happiness, you think of silliness.
Oh, to be wild and curious.


Live your life with gusto.
Be happy!
Share your happiness.
         
“Give in” to liveliness.


When I think of happiness, I think of you and me.
When I think of happiness, I celebrate all that life can be.
When I think of happiness, I remember yesterday and relish today,
          All the while planning for tomorrow.
When I think of happiness, I eliminate sorrow.
Whatever your definition of happiness, remember – 
          Life is exhilarating, for there may be no tomorrow!


 


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 Reviews of "Happiness"
Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on October 4, 2007
They say money can't buy happiness....But I'm just looking to rent.
Gotta quote the Beatles here..."Can't by me love"

Walt

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on October 3, 2007
...happiness to be sought...sometimes plays hide and seek with one...remember to stay on the right highway...realize happiness.
well done...
John

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Happiness is that feeling you feel you get that feeling deep inside..knowing this is a feeling you did not feel for a very long time!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Barbara Smith
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Kathy, "Life is exhilarating, for there may be no tomorrow!" Happiness & good health makes a heart sing...I enjoyed this much.

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Happiness to me is: is everything not to do with materialism, but to enjoy life, joy of homely friends at fireside chats with the snow outside, a walk in the forest. The pleasure of a promotion or pay rise, new car, is nowt, when compared to the sunrise, or the feeling and warmth of a beloved woman's beautiful naked body...

Reviewed by Miss Pandora (Reader)
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Oh what a joyful write - really uplifting to read and a great philosophy to share. Thanks this brought a smile. Panda :)

Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Happiness is a Happy Peace Within also!
Love this poem Kathy!
Wild is an extension of confidence and that is truly happiness!And, happiness is not many friends every where you turn~ It's more about a life perception. family/etc.
Write On!
Much love and Warmer hugs, Warrior Goddess Purple Lady Sheeeoox

STay Positive! Happy and STrong!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
When you think of happiness, you think of silliness.
Oh, to be wild and curious.

I hope to be both wild, and curious, until the day that I die. A delightful piece, Kathy!

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Kathy this is so beautiful and yes Happiness is all of the above, Happiness is life with a smile full of love. Thank you for sharing.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Jeanette Cooper
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
I can't top Amber's contributions to the definition of happiness. I agree with her completely, as I do with your descriptions of what happines is. Well done.

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Happiness is loving yourself and extending that love toward others.
Happiness is peace in the world.
Happiness is finding the light in your soul and spreading lightness toward mankind.
This is what happiness is to me..
Thank you for such a beautiful poem, Kathy. Your words make me happy!
Peace, Love, and Light,
Amber "V"

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Beautiful writing sweet lady,Hugssssss

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Kathy,

You and your poem are infectious my friend. "Happiness is the now of a tomorrow that may never be." Bless You Always, Paul.

Reviewed by Books Sync
Reviewed on October 2, 2007
Thank you Kathy for your Happiness!
This part of your poem is powerful and meaning to me.
"All the while planning for tomorrow.
When I think of happiness, I eliminate sorrow.
Whatever your definition of happiness, remember –
Life is exhilarating, for there may be no tomorrow!"

Sorrow is hard to eliminate and yes happiness can and is a wonderful temporary solace from sorrow….especially if the sorrow has such deep and entangled roots. Happiness is a breath of fresh air to those of us who have suffered great loss in our lives, whether the loss is from childhood, loss of innocence, loss of pet, loss of best friends, loss of a family member, loss of job….the list goes on and on. Yes, happiness is all that you mention and without it, life would be so hard to bear.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Happiness is many things, but above all knowing that God's light shines bright inside each and every one. To begin each day with a greeting and a smile..... Beautiful writing....

Be safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Larry Lounsbury
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
You covered the circle of what happiness is. Loved this!

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Nice poem...there is so much that one can be happy for...and it shows from within your work...

nice...



Art Sun...

Reviewed by Ann Scarborough
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Happiness is a big toothless baby grin!! Wonderful!!

Love,
annie

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Happiness is an elusive thing . . . Enjoy it when you can . . . Remember it at your leisure . . .

Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Wonderful write, Kathy; very well done! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Patricia Bankhead (Reader)
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
When I think of happiness, I remember yesterday and relish today,
All the while planning for tomorrow.
I love these words.
Great poem of encouragement.
God bless...
Patty

Reviewed on October 1, 2007
Deeply thought provoking, Kathy; well done!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed by Joyce Bowling
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
A profound write my friend, I agree with Ted...state of mind is the key to much happiness. I know when I am feeling a bit down, I can sift through my blessings, count them one by one, and before long I have forgotten what it was that I was feeling down about! Great write! Enjoyed!
Blessings,
Joyce B.

Reviewed by Ted Bossis
Reviewed on October 1, 2007
State of mind encompasses all of the above <>So enjoy your next moment---love * TedSo


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