“Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, ” <br />“The feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.” Aristotle Wise <br />words from a wise philosopher <br /> <br />What stirs up the soul, to warm the heart, and sets the spirit free? <br />Is it baby’s first word, - a promotion at work, or just to be - little ole <br />Me? <br />Some of us are in search of a world of perceptual bliss <br />However, here on Earth this world just simply does not exist <br /> <br />Along with the good times, we must learn to live with the bad <br />Living to make a wrong, right, a feeling of happiness we <br />Magically add <br /> <br />To turn a hopeless frown, into a new awaking smile, <br />Is when you discover a solution, which needs to be nourished <br />With a walk - of an additional mile <br /> <br />Do not look at your brother and see, - All of the external bad <br />Look inside to see - all of the good, - this is what will make you <br />Glad <br /> <br />Barry Mcquire’s big hit of the ’60s “Eve of destruction' <br />Was challenged by The Spokesmen’s “Dawn of correction” <br />The moral of this story is “When life sets your mind into <br />Troublesome swirls” <br />Remember! “Happiness” is a treasure hidden deep within, <br />For we have to dive - for pearls<br /><br />Dave Tanguay<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/happiness-dwells-in-the-soul-poem-2/
