The Roads of Happiness
Poet: Edgar A. GuestThe roads of happiness are not
The selfish roads of pleasure seeking,
Where cheeks are flushed with haste and hot
And none has time for kindly speaking.
But they're the roads where lovers stray,
Where wives and husbands walk together
And children romp along the way
Whenever it is pleasant weather.....
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Pursuit of Happiness
by DrummondHalf the world is on the wrong scent
in the pursuit of happiness.
They think it consists in having and getting,
and in being served by others.
It consists in giving and in serving others.
Also find thoughts on being happy in these pages:
Poems About Being Happy
Poems About Laughter
Poems About Contentment
Poems About Joy
Smile Poems
Happiness Beyond the Storm
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWhen life feels heavy, skies turn gray,
And hope seems lost along the way,
Remember this: the storm will cease,
And in its wake, you'll find your peace.
Through trials tough, your strength will grow,
A brighter path begins to show.
Resilience builds a joy that's true,
For happiness lives inside of you.
Where Is Happiness
Poet: Catherine PulsiferA job, a car, a house, or two
Are they the things that bring happiness to you?
Where do I find this happiness thing?
Can someone to me it bring......
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Happiness Quotes
Let Us Do Good
Poet: Daniel C. ColesworthyLet us do good. How sweet the thought,
We have the wretched blest —
Threw smiles upon a clouded brow,
And sunshine in the breast ......
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Act Of Happiness
by Maurice MaterlinckLet us never forget that an act of goodness
is of itself an act of happiness.
No reward coming after the event
can compare with the sweet reward
that went with it.
Let your task be to render yourself worthy of love,
and this even more for your own happiness
than for that of another’s.
Kindness Poems
Human Happiness
Poet: Nannie H. WoodruffI hold that human happiness,
If built on self, is nothing worth
That bliss translated means to bless
Some other denizen of earth......
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H A P P I N E S S
Poet: Catherine PulsiferHolds the key to a joyful way,
Always brightens the darkest day.
Patience helps it grow and bloom,
Positive thoughts will clear the gloom.
In every moment, big or small,
Never forget, it’s a choice for all.
Encourage others, spread the cheer,
Share a smile to draw it near.
See the good, a true secret to happiness.
Happiness Is When
by William Arthur WardHappiness is our heritage when
Faith becomes our constant companion;
Self-discipline our tireless teacher;
Integrity our competent coach;
Truth our trusted tutor;
Discernment our careful critic;
Optimism our able advisor;
Goodness our gifted guide;
Beauty our infallible inspiration;
And love our blissful benediction.
Your Own Making
Poet: T. L. CuylerBear in mind that your happiness or your misery
is very much of your own making.
You cannot create spiritual sunlight any more than
you can create the morning star;
but you can put your soul where Christ is shining.
Keep a clean conscience.
Keep a good stock of God's promises within reach.
Keep a nightingale of hope in your soul that
can sing away the dark hours when they do come.
Positive Poems
Make Your Happiness
Poet: Julie Hebert, © 2012When you feel, life isn't true
Keep in mind, life's truth is you.
You make your path, from here to there.
It's up to you, to dream and care.
No one else can, make you happy.
So get right on it, and make it snappy.
Life's too short, to waste your day.
I truly hope, you get out and celebrate today!
The Clown’s Prayer
Poet: UnknownAs I stumble through this life,
Help me create more laughter than tears,
Dispense more happiness than gloom,
Spread more cheer than despair.
Never let me become so indifferent,
That I will fail to see the wonders in the eyes of the child.
Or the twinkle in the eyes of the aged.
Never let me forget that my total effort is to cheer people,
Make them feel happy, and forget momentarily,
all the unpleasantness in their lives.
And in my final moment, may I hear you whisper:
When you made my people smile, you made me smile.
Life Journey Poems
Happiness We Seek
Poet: Catherine PulsiferHappiness is what we’re all chasing,
Yet so few find it, life feels racing.
It’s not in riches or things we own,
But in kindness and love that we’ve shown.
A smile, a laugh, a heart that’s light,
These are the things that make life bright.
Happiness grows when we choose to share,
It’s always found when we truly care.
Fragments of Happiness
Poet: Priscilla LeonardHappiness is like a crystal,
Fair and exquisite and clear,
Broken in a million pieces,
Shattered, scattered far and near.
Now and then along life's pathway,
Lo! some shining fragments fall;
But there are so many pieces
No one ever finds them all.....
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The Right Road
Poet: Ella Wheeler WilcoxI have lost the road to happiness,
Does any one know it, pray?
I was dwelling there when the morn was fair,
But somehow I wandered away.
I saw rare treasures in scenes of pleasures,
I ran to pursue them, when lo!
I had lost the path to happiness,
And knew not whither to go.
I have lost the way to happiness,
O, who will lead me back?
Turn off from the highway of selfishness
To the right, up duty's track.
Keep straight along, and you can't go wrong;
For as sure as you live, I say,
The fair lost fields of happiness
Can only be found that way.
The Power of a Smile
Poet: UnknownSmile, and the world smiles with you,
Knock and you go alone;
For the cheerful grin
Will let you in
Where the kicker is never known.....
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Life Is Too Short Poems
Live Each Hour
by Kay CammerI live each hour
As I find it.
This hour is lovely -
Those behind it
Were sometimes minus
Warm smiles or bliss
But I'm unconcerned;
I'll never miss,
Or waste time over,
What-might-have-beens,
Happiness is now
When the hour begins.
What Good Is A
Poet: Julie Hebert, © 2012I can tell you, one true thing,
What good is winter,if there is no spring?
I can tell you, another great thing,
What good is a voice, if you will not sing?
I can tell you, one more thing,
What good is a swing, if the children they won't bring?
There are many things in this world,
That are made better by another.
So next time you are feeling blue,
Find your other, and see it through.
To Live Content
Poet: William Henry ChanningTo live content with small means;
To seek elegance rather than luxury,
And refinement rather than fashion,
To be worthy, not respectable,
And wealthy, not rich;
To study hard, think quietly,
Talk gently, act frankly,
To listen to stars and birds,
To babes and sages,
With open heart,
To bear all cheerfully,
To all bravely await occasions,
Hurry never.
In a word, to let the spiritual unbidden
And unconscious grow up through the common.
This is to be my symphony.
Gratitude Poems
If You Can
by Francis M. ScottIf you can to some others give
A happy hour,
It will be happiness for you,
A fragrant flower.
Poor Sort Of Happiness
Poet: George EliotIt is only a poor sort of happiness that could ever come
By caring very much about our own narrow pleasures.
We can only have the highest happiness by having wide thoughts,
And much feeling for the rest of the world,
As well as ourselves;
And this sort of happiness often brings so much pain with it
That we can only tell it from pain by its being what
We would choose before everything else,
Because our souls see it is good.
Looking For Happiness
Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, © 2020Many people are looking for
Happiness behind any door
Happiness they want to find
Happiness of any kind.
Happiness is not something outside
It is an attitude you can provide
Your happiness is not down the road
And, it doesn't mean an easy load.
Happiness is found in you
How you look at life and what you do
You decide each day, you see
How happy you will be?
Happiness
by James Lane AllenAll high happiness has in it some element of love;
all love contains a desire for peace.
One immediate effect of new happiness is to make us
turn toward the past with a wish to straighten out its difficulties,
heal its breaches and forgive its wrongs.
Giving Poems
Happiness Through Faith
Poet: Catherine PulsiferWhen burdens weigh and doubts arise,
Lift your heart to the open skies.
In prayer, you'll find a gentle rest,
With God, you're held, forever blessed.
Faith lights the way when shadows fall,
His love and peace outshine them all.
True happiness, both pure and deep,
Is found in promises He will keep.
Road To Happiness
Poet: Grenville KleiserThe road to daily happiness
Is not so hard to find,
You walk ahead serenely
And leave your cares behind.
A word of cheer upon your lips
A ready hand to give,
A smiling face, a snatch of song
Will help you well to live.
The love you give to others
The good that you may do,
The helping hand you proffer
Will bring happiness to you.
The road to daily happiness
Is not so hard to find,
It's what you do for others
That brings true peace of mind.
