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What is happiness, really?
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What is happiness, really? |
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MindBodySoul Member
since 2007-01-10
Posts 196NJ |
What is happiness, really? Is happiness another delusion of our needy hearts Is it that one moment we hold so closely frozen it time Those words, that we longed to hear for so long That one touch that makes our heart skip a beat A caress that takes our breath away Can it be that one moment, when you actually feel connected Where hearts, beat as one… and everything else doesn't exists.. Is it the wind against your face, caressing you The sound trees make, when they sway to the rhythm of the wind The smell of a flower, the sound of kids laughter A simple gesture to show you care… What is happiness, really? A combination of all…. Can we actually say that we are completely happy Or is it just in spurs? Will closing your eyes bring back the memory of those happy moments What if they don't exist.. What then? I have come to realize that happiness is a temporary state of mind. A fraction of a moment, where time stands still riding on a cloud Wishing that it would last forever, but it slowly fades way Until that next moment….. Could it be those moments that keeps us whole, sane and with hope? Happiness, is it lived a day at a time? Is it unpredictable like everything else in life.. Do we make our own bed of happiness with fantasy and dreams Ignoring reality… What is happiness, really? Do we really know? Jen--->MindBodySoul |
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SarBear Member
since 2003-06-05
Posts 205Massachusetts |
Such a great poem and such a great topic. I've asked myself this question so many times. |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Mind provkeing poem, for I have pondered the same thoughts as you, Happiness to me is almost loosing your life, just in time to realize, having a breath, another day, to love and live, I watch sad movies, to wake me up, from the sleep I walk in, allowing me to see the truth, to appreciate what I had all along, forgetting it was there, forgetting becomes a cloud, covering our minds eyes to see, the media, everything we have ever known, implants in our brain, for better, for more, this I believe to be the cloud, we believe the lies, of more is better, when less is actually more... From the top poems just posted seems our poets here are in some deep thought tonight..is it the moon? |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Think of a rainbow.....If there was one every day would it be so wonderous? To be in a state of "happiness" each and every day would make it meaningless..JMO. I Like your pondering and it is well expressed. I find a walk in the woods, seeing that off road little violet peeking out from among some weeds; the unexpected call of a bird in flight; a cobweb clothed in glistening dew in odd places; a baby's tiny toes; a baby's laugh; any of these things and many many more, bring happiness to fore. Happiness is indeed a state of mind and we can control it better than we realize. again jmo. "late" |
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oceanvu2 Senior Member
since 2007-02-24
Posts 1066Santa Monica, California, USA |
Hi -- just curious as to what makes you think this is a poem? Absolutely nothing wrong with your sincere inquiry and use of language, but it strikes me as the first paragraph of an interesting essay. This is not nasty. I'm interested in your notion of poetics. You're obviously talented! Best, Jim |
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Gumpy Member
since 2007-11-06
Posts 143Canada |
What great contemplation. I loved tis so much. Gumpy How is it that after your heart is ripped out, you feel so much? |
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ladylisa Member
since 2007-04-29
Posts 342Florida USA |
Enjoyed your poem very much. Happiness to me is waking each day with a gift of a breath from God and knowing that it is just that, a Gift. Lisa  |
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Bleeding Ink Junior Member
since 2007-11-12
Posts 31 |
happiness is reading your thoughts, knowing someone still has a heart, concern for the world! for the world to put their priorities in order! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I'll take all of the above ~ and certainly will make me happy!  Whatever happiness comes my way, I hold on to it and treasure it. Those memories come in handy when the happiness meter starts to drop. Enjoyed your thoughts! Be happy! Loving hug, EA  |
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Ratleader
since 2003-01-23
Posts 7026Visiting Earth on a Guest Pass |
As a frustrated judge once said of a different subject altogether...."I know it when I see it." I came for the title, and happily stayed for the poem -- which is the whole idea, isn't it? Thank you! ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸¸¸ºº> ~~(¸¸ ¸¸ºº> ~~~(¸¸ER¸¸ºº> |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
a thoughtful and thought-provoking 'write!' H.D. Thoreau stated, in essence...that 'in wildness lies the salvation of the world'... 'happiness' harbors there as well: (In that) "wind against your face, caressing you The sound trees make, when they sway to the rhythm of the wind" ...etc. AND: "Ignoring reality…"....a Fine IDEA!!...'Reality' is only for those who lack 'imagination!' applause!! [This message has been edited by secondhanddreampoet (11-21-2007 08:14 PM).] |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
I think real happiness is having a loving faithful partner, a loving family and being contented with what you have. Happiness is something that every one strives for but sadly not every one succeeds. well written poem. thank you. Lindsay |
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