Happiness, especially in our senior years…
Happiness is so many things, some I can define
Happiness is freshness in the morning, and the feeling all is fine
Standing up straight from the bed, without keeling or reeling
Happiness is a clear mind, a truly wonderful feeling
Happiness is healthy organs, heart, liver, teeth and all
Happiness is the feeling, my body's standing tall
Happiness is the loving hug, of a grandchild, a-smile
Happiness is my lover's touch, even for a while
Happiness is a loving mate, who's bright and true
Who may not laugh at your jokes, but really values you
Happiness is caring sons & daughters, and in wishing them well
Happiness is also knowing, they in happiness dwell
Happiness is a healthy family, loving members all
Happiness is consideration, in things large & small
Happiness is good friends, who share my laughter too
Who know you’re here for them, and they're here for you
Happiness is even a crossword, completed very well
Or in Wordle, if in four or less, a word I could spell
Happiness is a hot cup of perfectly brewed tea
Happiness is the feeling, all are safe and free
Happiness is knowing, time's flowing, at a speed I didn't feel before
And sensing it'll pass for me, with blessings these 'n more
Happiness is in serene calm, an inner peace alive
Happiness is in the here & now, not waiting to arrive
So many years have passed by, and this I now know
Happiness is here for now, let’s let it flow.
Happiness is not happenstance, no, not at all
Happiness is a state of the mind, for things large and small
Happiness may seem like a boon, from the powers that be
But it's really what I do, for others and for me!
Kishore Asthana
kishore.asthana@gmail.com