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Happy Poem |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California 
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Happy Poem So I decided it was time To write a happy poem. For all those who thought I couldn’t, I knew that this would show ‘em. In my head I rummaged through rhyme, In thoughts I felt uplifting. So residual darkness wouldn’t Exist, when finished sifting. I first thought about the Raiders Winning the Superbowl. But know chances of that are nil, Long as Big Al retains his soul. We’ll probably see space invaders Conquering planet Earth, ‘Fore the black and silver fit that bill And present a team of worth. I then thought about money – ‘Bout winning the lottery; ‘Bout the women – the lavish cars, And all that shiny jewelry. But material doesn’t appease me. I didn’t hold those thoughts for long. ‘Again wondered what would please me, Why I seemed to have things all wrong. Then I thought of all my friends here – How they always accepted me. How they even tolerated, All my poor me poetry. And suddenly it became clear, What I’d been missing all along… Happiness is overrated, True joy is a sad, sad song. And so I’ll throw in one last verse, To add some splendor ‘this dirge. ‘Make everyone want to join in Or at least sit there on the verge… As I roll away in my hearse, With the endless night arriving; It’s where I’m going, not where I’ve been, See I’m happy cause I’m the one driving! Michael Anderson |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Driving makes me happy too. Enjoyed your poem Michael, ebonygirl |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Love it!!! |
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tuffluv66 Member
since 2011-05-13
Posts 121Iowa, U.S.A. |
LOL. good read |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
One of your best, Michael, and I really am not in the mood for happy poems, and in actuality this wasn't exactly a happy one, except, of course until you got the the last line. I like that kind of endings, buddy, ~ If I agreed with you we'd both be wrong. ~ |
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Ron
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
"There is no light without shadow, no day without darkness." I wrote those words more than a decade ago, at your behest, Michael, and to this day they remain the posted description for our Dark Poetry forum. Still, those words are just one side of the coin, for similarly there can be no shadow without the light, nor darkness without the accompanying day. Happy or sad, I think feelings are forever ephemeral, eternally transient. Our joys never last, but thankfully, neither does our pain. We move from one to the other, vehicles we ride rather than destinations we can reach, change the only real constant we can ever expect in Life. And yet . . . still it hurts to see a friend in turmoil. Know, Michael, that I've been reading your poems since first you began posting again. I was of course glad to see you writing again, even though I knew, knowing you, what it probably meant. It has been hard for me to express the one without dwelling overly much on the other. I am happy to see you back home again. I am sad you have reason to return. Beyond those simpler feelings, beyond those knowingly transient feelings, I will continue to read, continue to share in whatever you wish to share with us, both because the poetry is as beautiful and profound today as it was more than ten years ago, and because the author is every bit as loved and respected today as you have always been in the past. Be well, my friend.  |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
quote: Indeed they are, Ron. Someone on this forum once told me my poetry, no matter how dark, always seemed to reflect a sliver of hope somewhere in it. I’m not sure if that still stands true today, but please know that even if it doesn’t reflect in my words, there is still hope in my heart. I have it in me to laugh, smile, and interact with other people in a way that I never would have thought possible twelve years ago. Much of that personal growth I owe to this forum, and you directly. I could never thank you enough for that. Darkness has always been the power that pushed my pen, and for the most part that is still true today. But please understand that darkness reflected in words, no matter how powerfully displayed, doesn’t necessarily make them all consuming in the author’s life. This poem was, in truth, a weak effort to let everyone here know there is another side of me, even if it is rarely expressed. Other than that, I’d just like to say I feel like the prodigal son returning right now. That you have embraced me with open arms alone is a joy I was neither expecting, nor deserving of. Heck, I’m so happy now I probably won’t be able to write poetry for a week! I thank you Sir, for you kindness, concern, and the home you have provided for all of us.Michael |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Oh, my. *S* I didn't expect tears to spring forth from reading a poem with that title. *S* But Ron's response and yours touched me so much... right to the core of my pea-pickin' heart! *S* Whatever you write, we'd be hard-pressed to find better reading. *S* As for the Raiders??? The Saints finally won the Super Bowl, Michael... ANYTHING is possible! *S* |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
quote: I have shared Ron's concern, but I also realize that if your friends didn't/couldn't find the slivers of silver, that you might disappear. And we cannot let that happen.  |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I liked your happy poem, It was reassuring that you could be lighthearted. But to tell you the truth, from what I have read of your work, I have little doubt you could write anything you wanted to. Your talent is only limited by where you choose to take it. You are the awsome prodigal son... Lori |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
well personally I have always liked the sad stuff, both reading and writing. I do better at sad, and I guess that's why you don't see me much here anymore... because mostly I'm happy. Enjoyed the read |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing, "I then thought about money – ‘Bout winning the lottery; ‘Bout the women – the lavish cars, And all that shiny jewelry. But material doesn’t appease me. I didn’t hold those thoughts for long. ‘Again wondered what would please me, Why I seemed to have things all wrong" like these lines, almost me like. Super poetry. "The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts" |
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Michael
Moderator
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
JP, Melancholy is my forte. Believe me, you won’t see much else from me. Writing such appeases me, and therefore, in its own weird way, is my happiness. Ruth, "Who dat beat dem Raiders?" ... nah, it ain't happening any time soon. Gratz to all those Saints fans out there though, I can think of no team that deserved a Superbowl victory more. Glad Ron and I were able to sabotage you... a good cry is good for the soul. (for the record, he got one out of me too). Now ssshhhhhhh! Don't tell anyone. K, Your words mean much. ((HUGS)) I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lori, that's quite a compliment. My writing is, or at least has been, limited to emotion felt at the time of writing. Occasionally I have broken free of that... though I am way out of practise. You inspire to try though. Thank you.Dixie, that you are mostly happy is music to my ears. I worry about you sometimes... cause you can write darkly with the best of them. The healthier emotions sure make for poor muses don't they? Prasad, Ah yes, you recognize the alienation. Well, trust me on this... that's a feeling that never goes away. I wish you many many smiles even so, my friend. Michael |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Even in your "happy poem" I still read the dark as I suppose I look for it. I did mention to Ron I think the last time I saw him that I missed you most of all of our poets that seemed to have gone away as I can truly identify with almost everything that you write. This one is no exception, as I like that I am in the driver's seat as well so I control the brakes or the gas.  You were sure missed, and I for one am glad you are back to share your words. |
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