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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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happiness isn't that difficult though it does take a willing heart willing to understand her willing to be understood two emotions which must be realized before you can go on to the other minor, but greatly appreciated affection affection showed by a smile from across the room affection showed by a tender touch when needed affection showed by a tender touch when not needed happiness isn't that difficult it is easily attainable never fall into the trap of boredom routine surprise her give her encouragement when she is down and blue it all goes back to being able to understand her and the backbone to let her know you do in little ways happiness isn't the bottom line on a ledger sheet no … happiness is simply love being manifested being showed outwardly not with expensive gifts necessarily but with glances, smiles, touching these things cost you nothing except pure devotion in return and that pure devotion is simply her returning to you what is yours happiness is two people understanding the other's needs and wants happiness is two people giving of themselves emotionally and softly physically and then there is the happiness of primitive lust the rewards are magnificent for both of you ©January 26, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
from your mouth to God's ears Jerry. If only every man understood that.  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, Lori. I guess I made being happy a simple thing, but that's because I think it is. Just loving and showing that love works. Tried and true. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I enjoyed your poem immensely, Jerry, and I agree that you can make happiness by relating to somebody else, but I just want to say that you can also be happy without depending on anyone. I have written a lot about happiness, and here are 2 of my poems about it – just an opinion – hope you don’t mind. SPLASH HAPPINESS 18 February 2011 A car passed and the roadside puddle lit up in laughter and tossed a thousand liquid diamonds into the sunlight in a joyous prayer of gratitude. RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS 11 January 2006 It’s simply about joining them (like dots), really . . . the good moments, I mean. It can be done, you know. (I had lots of them today - in between, well . . . The Others.) You just need to hem them and then tug them a little especially at the corners to cover The Others and then stitch them together quickly and neatly or as quickly and as neatly as you can and Bob is your friend. You see, he can’t be your uncle because nobody – or almost nobody - has an Uncle Bob. Raise your hand those with an Uncle Bob? . . . You see, very few of you have an Uncle Bob so he will have to be your friend - except, of course, for those of you who have a real Uncle Bob. Now, with The Others stitched safely away, and your good friend, Bob, . . . what more could you possibly want? Owl |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Owl, nowhere in my poem did I infer an act of dependence, so I don't know where you got that idea from. My whole poem was an act of "giving," period. Thank you for stopping by, but I think you have allowed the Superwoman idea to cloud what you read. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Jerry, you misunderstand me completely. What I meant was that what you described, involved somebody else. I was just saying (opinions are allowed, I believe) that, in addition to happiness involving somebody else, it can also exist without somebody else. I didn't mean YOU were depending on somebody else. I simply read that the HAPPINESS you described depended on somebody else. There was no need to bite my head off. Owl |
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bel1e Senior Member
since 2006-07-24
Posts 1631 |
great subject matter to write about....happiness being something transitory...temporary...immediate...but not consistently enduring (at least, not for many of us)...being quite elusive... but beautifully penned, here, Mr. Pat! |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It is still attainable, Baby Girl. Thank you for stopping by. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"happiness is simply love being manifested being showed outwardly not with expensive gifts necessarily but with glances, smiles, touching" This has got to be one of your best. Very much enjoyed the read, Jerry! JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, JL. Kinda nice to see someone who takes the poem as it is and not nit-pick it. I appreciate that. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
well penned - this is a pure delight to read and so very true, loved this Jerry. Love is the life of the soul... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
It is the mystery of love forever if applied correctly on both lovers. Thank you,tracie66, for your kind words. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
happiness is in the eyes of the beholder...what once gives returns two fold...lovely poetry... |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You are so right, LeeJ, and there are ways to promote happiness, but both have to participate or it doesn't work. Thank you for the read and the comments. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Wonderful Jerry! I think this should be read at each wedding, and each anniversary thereafter as a reminder. So very true indeed, very nicely penned, much enjoyed. Best wishes, /Kit |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Ah, yes that could very well be incorporated into wedding ceremonies, Kit. Thank you for stopping by and reading and leaving such a great comment. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Hey JP, I really enjoyed your poem. Your description of happiness is gentle, without struggle and true. I loved it. Ms. E |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
I'm genuinely proud that you liked my poem, Ms. E. Thank you for supporting my poetry. ~*~ I gave up feeling guilty just to survive a long time ago ~*~ |
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