"If only we'd stop trying to be happy, we could have a pretty good time." - Edith Wharton
Inspired by a discussion with brods Jess Gopez and Nelson Reyes on happiness and sadness.
center Awake this morning But you, I didn’t see My eyes, I closed again And counted to three
It’s April, spring has arrived Warmer temps with lots of rain Perpetually overcast But hopes good weather will reign Buds break in twigs and branches
When young, we haven’t been around… Nearly everything, we could rememb… Whether all those events really ha… Who knows, but it didn’t really ma… Dreams and fantasies all we had wh…
center thoughts he expressed not in four words, but two he eats just once a day so, he’d cook just once too
Our past life, it matters not When our misdeeds are forgiven With a clean slate, we start afres… And with eyes clear, we see heaven… Forget the past? Never must we!
I look at you, and in your eyes I see myself, what I could be Gently you make me realize The very best version of me Yes, I’m terrible otherwise
center Misunderstood, inscrutable, She’s an enigma; A paradox, mysterious; White-hot as magma
I doubt, but I hope not to sin I hesitate but cynical I’m not I wish my faith will strengthen And my unbelief be finally forgot!… © F Aparici
center yes, cherries have pits, and doughnuts have holes life can be a bed of roses, or of red-hot coals!
center i’ve tried to find meaning in everything I see, but sometimes a sunset’s just a moment to cherish!
It’s a season of promise that all’… Heaven smiles; yeah! The future’s… All we see, hear, touch! What a d… Nature’s beauty has cast a magical… Sadly, spring will eventually bid…
Butterfly lies low As rain-soaked clouds spill over; In perfect cover While storms rage, protecting wing… Waiting till the robin sings
Overhead the mid-day sun’s heat sc… None to drink since morn temperatu… Less than a mile to go Soon endgame he’ll know Though ahead in the woods; hostile…
It’s time for resolutions Change our lives for the better Give up our nasty habits And slow down the wear and tear Alcohol and cigarettes
Wine one too many Last evening’s raucous party Hangover likely Need a cold shower Then the neighbor’s lawnmower