A POEM ON HAPPINESS

 

          A POEM ON HAPPINESS

          The poem given below is a part of my literary note-book. Its author is unknown. It was without any title. I have decided to share it with my readers because it is deeply meaningful.

          “Happiness is a smiling face,

          Where underneath lies a soul of grace.

          Happiness is pure, simple and kind,

          But alas ! In this world it is hard to find.

 

          Happiness is the appreciation of all the arts,

          And the appreciation of nature.

          Happiness is a very light heart

          Which comes every time from our Creator.

         

          Happiness is a cheery song,

          Sung when everything is going wrong,

          To help others to go along

          Amidst the crowded noisy throng.

 

           Happiness is peace and quiet,

           At the end of each day.

          When all the children have gone to bed,

          And the birds have ceased to sing and play.  

 

          Happiness is complete rest of body and mind.

          The soul is then nearer to God and all mankind.

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PUNCHLINE: Man courts happiness in a thousand shapes; and the faster he follows it the swifter it flies from him.

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G. R. Kanwal

13 November 2026