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paullallady
Member

since 2007-04-03

Posts 262
Michigan

0 posted 2007-06-26 07:01 PM

Waves of heat rise and dance from the pavement,
as people seem to languish on the street.
This isn’t the place for the affluent,
for they hide away at summer retreats.

Cool water sprays from the fire hydrant,
as we listen to the childrens’ laughter.
Because no one can tell them that they can’t
find the happiness that they are after.

Now, these simple things will bring them pleasure
as joy is never far from where they seek.
Some people use money as a measure
for the happiness of which others speak.

But the truth is found in a child’s eyes,
for their happiness they cannot disguise

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2007-06-26 07:39 PM

having had money and then not, I can say that money does make things a little better in life

hard to be happy when you are worrying every day and night about whether you can pay the rent or how you will eat

but this poem makes me smile

love it!

secondhanddreampoet
Member Ascendant

since 2006-11-07

Posts 6394
a 'Universalist' !

2 posted 2007-06-26 07:42 PM

a most fine summertime 'write'!

[a great joy to read!]

serious applause!!

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

3 posted 2007-06-26 07:54 PM

"But the truth is found in a child’s eyes,
for their happiness they cannot disguise"
So true!

RogueandPoet
Member

since 2007-06-04

Posts 126
Oregon

4 posted 2007-06-26 09:48 PM

I really liked this one. I like believing that happiness and wealth are separate entities.

Gifted
Member

since 2007-06-26

Posts 140
Caribbean

5 posted 2007-06-27 12:29 PM

This poem is very true, and brought up some good points. However, I would prefer joy over happiness because it is a feeling that never leaves. True joy that is.

Peace. Love. Forgiveness.
Blessings and Guidance

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

6 posted 2007-07-02 11:24 PM

Well done. The simple joys of life are self evident...always.
Pleasing read.

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