We sometimes envy the people of Japan or Finland. Both countries have received the honour of being the happiest places on Earth.
We can be like them, because all of us encounter little dollops of joy everyday. A refreshing chocolate ice-cream stick. Fresh coffee in the morning. A sudden hug from a family member.
What can we do to maintain a consistent outlook of happiness? The task is sometimes onerous, but with an attitude of gratitude, focusing on the present, cultivating positive relationships and caring for oneself, we can stay joyful (at least most of the time).
Enjoy these rhyming couplets.
Chocolate ice-cream that melts the heart Ground coffee that makes brain smart Bowl of noodles, soft, well-formed Hug from a friend that keeps us warm
Dollops of joy that we keep With heart of gratefulness sweet Thoughts on the now that stays And on the heart that always prays
Joined with minds that with you think And with kindred spirits, with you in sync With the self always in mind Smile on face will live to shine.
Happy days all.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (2)
Aww this is so sweet, I loved it!
Mmmm coffee, that definitely makes me happy! Loved your poem!