13 Poems about Being Happy

1. Making Glad And Happy
   Poet: Unknown
   
   See that little sunbeam
   Darting through the room
   Lighting up the darkness,
   Scattering the gloom.
   
   Let me be a sunbeam
   Everywhere I go,
   Making glad and happy
   Every one I know.




2. The Man Who Is Cheerful
   Poet Unknown
   
   Thank God for the man who is cheerful
   In spite of life's troubles, I say;
   
   Who sings of a bright tomorrow,
   Because of the clouds of today.
   
   His life is a beautiful sermon,
   And this is the lesson to me -
   
   Meet trials with smiles and they vanish;
   Face cares with a song and they flee.




Poems about Laughter



3. The Happy Heart
   by John Imrie
   
   The happy heart is a fount of joy,
   A bubbling spring of pleasure,
   'Tis a source of constant sweet employ,
   A  never-failing treasure!
   Ready to smile with the flowers of Spring,
   Or sing with the birds of air;
   In Nature's praise aye willing to sing,
   Finds happiness everywhere.
   
   The happy heart is so full of love
   That it speaks in every tone,
   And the eyes of love, like stars above.
   Hath a glory all their own!
   Like a beacon-light, in Grief's dark night,
   We long for the happy heart.
   To shed o'er our pathway, calm and bright,
   A light that may not depart.
   
   The happy heart is a gift from Heaven
   Above all treasure or gold.
   Alike to the rich or poor 'tis given.
   It cannot be bought or sold!
   The happy heart is the home of love,
   A solace for every woe;
   Let us cherish this gift from above.
   As we seek our peace below.




Christian Poems



4. How To Be Happy
   Poet: Unknown
   
   Do you sometimes feel discouraged
   At your work, my boy?
   I will tell you a wonderful trick
   That will bring you contentment,
   Good cheer, and joy -
   Do something for somebody, quick!
   
   Are you very, very tired
   With play, little girl?
   Weary, discouraged, and sick?
   I’ll tell you the loveliest
   Game in the world -
   Do something for somebody, quick!




Poems About Helping Others



5. You Choose
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   You choose your daily attitude,
   It is something within you, it's true;
   So take control of what your moods include,
   And find happiness no matter your state of mind.
   
   The world may present many troubles,
   Which can cloud even the brightest of life's bubbles;
   Yet no spiteful force can diminish your spirit's glow,
   To be happy, negative thoughts you must forgo.
   
   Don't wait for contentment from anyone else,
   Take joy in whatever life may bring you oneself;
   Remember being happy is your choice
   Have a positive attitude and rejoice.




Attitude Poems



6. Power To Be Happy
   Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
   
   You've got the power to be happy,
   It's not something from another person,
   Think healthy and positive thoughts,
   Be thankful for what is certain.
   
   Pause for a moment and look around you,
   Accept life in all of its joys and sorrows,
   A positive frame of mind feeds your soul,
   Allowing you contentment today and tomorrow.




Positive Poems



7. If You Want To Be Happy
   by Priscilla Leonard
   
   If you want to be happy,
   begin where you are.
   Don't wait for some rapture
   that's future and far.
   Begin to be joyous,
   Begin to be glad,
   And soon you'll forget that
   You were ever sad.
   
   If you want to be happy,
   Begin where you are.
   Your windows to sunlight
   And sweetness unbar;
   If dark seems the day,
   light a candle of cheer,
   Till its steady flame brightens
   Each heart that comes near.
   
   If you want to be happy,
   begin where you are.
   Tune up daily discords
   Till out of their jar
   New harmony rises
   Rejoicing and sweet,
   And onward, in music,
   Go every your feet.
   
   If you want to be happy,
   Begin where you are.
   God sets in each sky
   Heaven's joy-bringing star.
   Live bravely beneath it,
   Through cloud and toward light
   And under its radiance your path
   Shall be bright.




Poems About Joy



8. Be Happy
   by Mabel Wilton
   
   If you want to be happy,
   Just begin to be glad,
   Keep thinking of others
   And never be sad.
   
   And don't wait till tomorrow
   But start right away
   Just doing one kindness
   For someone each day.




Quotes about Being Happy



9. If You Would Be Happy
   by Unknown
   
   Keep your temper.
   Gain a little knowledge every day.
   Make few promises, and speak the truth.
   Give full measure and weight with a just balance.
   Consent to common custom, but not to common folly.
   
   Be cautious of believing ill, but more cautious of repeating it.
   Have courage to wear your old clothes until you can pay for new ones.
   Think of Heaven with hearty purpose and strong hope to get there.
   Do good to all, that thou mayest keep thy friends and gain thine enemies.
   Count your resources; find out what you are not fit for, and give up wishing for it.




10. Happy Now?
    by Sydney Smith
    
    Are you happy now?
    Are you likely to remain so till this evening,
    or next month, or next year?
    
    Then why destroy present happiness by a
    distant misery which may never come at all?
    Every substantial grief has twenty shadows,
    and most of them shadows of your own making.




Poems about Happiness



11. Sunshine Bearer
    Poet Unknown
    
    Dark the way and dreary, sad the heart and weary,
    Toiling all along life's busy, rugged way;
    But kind words and' faces brighten gloomy places.
    And the heart is gladdened by a cheerful ray.
    
    Earth is. filled with sadness, we should make it gladness
    And our lives like rays of sunshine ever be;
    On the road we're journeying, there is no returning.
    Let us not neglect an opportunity.
    
    Speaking words for Jesus, following paths that lead us.
    Into places where His name as never heard;
    Guiding those who wander, to the home up yonder.
    Teaching them the blessed sunshine of His love.
    
    Speaking loving words, cheerful as the birds.
    Lifting- heavy burdens from a weary heart;
    Giving sunny similes shortening lengthy miles.
    Making others happy, 'tis a Christian's part.




12. Choose To Be Happy
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Choose to be happy, it's in our own hands,
    Each day, a chance to dance with joy's demands.
    With lively steps and upbeat tunes,
    Our happiness shines through like daffodil blooms.
    
    We can paint the world with colors so bright,
    Radiating love from morning to night.
    Let others glimpse our cheerful glow,
    As we choose happiness, and let it show.




13. Being Happy
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer
    
    Life is too short to be sad
    Live your life happy and glad.
    Find a reason each day to be
    Kind to others and you will see
    A feeling that being happy brings
    From doing kind things.
    
    We all have challenges and trials we face
    The difference is the attitude we embrace.
    Finding a reason to be happy each day
    Even though we face issues along the way,
    It is a better way to live your life
    Don't be taken down by strife.