Happiness



Sitting down into
Happiness
As it wraps its arms
Around me.
Feeling the warmth
And incredible joy
Fill my soul.
Inhaling calm,
Enveloped in peace,
While colorful thoughts
Massage my mind.
Feeling a smile
Grow from cheek to cheek,
All while sitting down
Into happiness.

About this poem

I wrote this poem after going through a very difficult period in my life. The relief of being able to move on and have good experiences was captivating. It opened me up to a feeling that completely consumed my entire being. The fact that I could once again experience happiness was quite exhilarating.

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Written on April 11, 2023

Submitted by NewlyFresh on August 18, 2024

Modified by NewlyFresh on August 21, 2024

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Characters 270
Words 52
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 15

Pamula J

I've always enjoyed writing and have been writing all of my life. I would make up commercials and write them down as a child. In high school, I was the newspaper staff and really enjoyed journalism classes. Writing brings peace and joy to my heart and I'd like to share that with others. more…

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  • nelzealoursmotoe1
    When happiness engulfs you,
    This is awesome!
    LikeReply1 month ago
  • Adroity
    Nicely done
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • smartin6886
    I really like how you express the feeling of peace and calm through happiness. I enjoyed reading this!
    LikeReply2 months ago

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