Poems About Happiness

Published: February 2020

We are all searching for happiness. We want to face each day with a smile and enjoy the time we have on this earth. But how do we find it? These poems highlight the search for happiness and share the secrets people have found to truly living a joyful life.

12 Poems About Finding Happiness In Life

This, Too, Will Pass
- By Grace Noll Crowell
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A comforting poem that speaks about the resilience of the human spirit. Crowell uses repetition and personification, to convey her message of hope and encouragement in the face of difficulties. The repetition of the phrase "this too" at the beginning of each line emphasizes her idea that whatever challenges we are facing are temporary and will eventually pass. The personification of the "tiresome road" and the "heavy load" we may carry speaks to the human experience of struggling through difficult times. Overall, the poem serves as a reminder that strength and determination can help us overcome obstacles and that hope can sustain us through very difficult times.

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This, too, will pass.
O heart, say it over and over,
Out of your deepest sorrow,
out of your deepest grief,

This, too, will pass.
O heart, say it over and over,
Out of your deepest sorrow,
out of your deepest grief,
No hurt can last forever--
Perhaps tomorrow will bring relief.

This, too, will pass.
It will spend itself--
Its fury will die as the wind dies down
with the setting sun;
Assuaged and calm, you will rest again,
Forgetting a thing that is done.

Repeat it again and again,
O heart, for your comfort;
This, too, will pass
as surely as passed before
The old forgotten pain, and the other sorrows
That once you bore.

As certain as stars at night,
or dawn after darkness,
Inherent as the lift of the blowing grass,
Whatever your despair or your frustration--
This, too, will pass.
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The Choice Is Mine
- By Abimbola T. Alabi
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2018 with permission of the Author.
I've had my share of troubles in life, though not as much as some have had. But I've discovered that happiness - or a lack of it - never really comes from my friends or foes. Although they do influence it, it's really up to me.

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Life may not let me choose my lot,
But whether I'd be happy or not...
That is my choice.

Life may not let me choose my lot,
But whether I'd be happy or not...
That is my choice.

To leave hurtful memories behind
Or allow them to bother my mind...
The choice is mine.

To fret over a mistake when it's done
Or learn from it and move on...
The choice is mine.

To be bothered by all that people say
Or ignore them and go my own way...
The choice is mine.

To hide my feelings, pent up, unspoken,
Or say my mind and ease the burden...
The choice is mine.

To enjoy what I've been able to gain
Or ungratefully regard it with disdain...
The choice is mine.

Sometimes I won't get to pick my lot,
But whether I'll be happy or not
Will always be my choice.
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Inner Peace
- By Joshua Fraser
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2018 with permission of the Author.
I was sitting at the beach, fishing. After having a few mental breakdowns during the week before, it was the first time I felt some peace.

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The wind whistles past my ears.
Closing my eyes, I lose all my fears.
The waves crash into the rocks.
Out here there is no time on my clock.

The wind whistles past my ears.
Closing my eyes, I lose all my fears.
The waves crash into the rocks.
Out here there is no time on my clock.

The serenity I feel here just soothes my mind.
A peaceful day so hard to find.
The breeze just calms my soul.
Helps me think about what is my life's goal.

I then look out over the ocean,
And it feels like my life has lost its commotion.
The sun sets down over the clouds.
But the orange glow around makes me proud.

As the night draws near.
I feel like where I need to be is here.
The soothing nature this afternoon brings
Just feels like such a beautiful thing.

I sit and wonder where life will go,
But right now all I want is for time to slow.
To enjoy this moment and feel free,
To clear my mind and find some glee.

It's days like these I truly treasure.
Amazing nights and beautiful weather.
It may not seem like much.
But it's moments like these I want to clutch.

For once I feel like life is bliss.
So many hard days in which my happiness was missed.
I could get lost listening to the waves.
Listening to the birds and watching how the clouds behave.

I could close my eyes and fade into the night.
The tranquility I feel helps me win the fight.
As the waves keep crashing into the rocks,
I feel the happiness in my heart become unlocked.

The day is drawing to a close.
The peacefulness I feel right now I'll only know.
Right now my mind is finally clear.
It's time to go as the night draws near.
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Dance
- By Paul Hayward
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2015 with permission of the Author.
Inspirational poem encouraging a positive attitude in life.

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Open your heart to happiness.
Let every pore absorb light.
Swim in the joy of the here and now,
And cast off the darkness of night.

Open your heart to happiness.
Let every pore absorb light.
Swim in the joy of the here and now,
And cast off the darkness of night.
Walk in the summer of sunshine.
Fly in the blueness of sky.
Know possibilities are boundless.
Understand that nothing can die.
Step from the shadows of torment.
Sing 'til your throat gets too sore.
Smile for as long as the day is,
And laugh just a little bit more.
Breathe slowly and deeply and listen.
Give all your ideas a chance.
Let the sun beat down on your goodness,
And kick off your shoes and dance.
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Everyone Is Searching
- By Danielle L. Somack
- Published by Family Friend Poems December 2019 with permission of the Author.
My name is Danielle. I'm a teen poet and artist. My poem "Everyone is Searching" is about humanity as a whole. It's about yearning and looking, of wanting and needing. It's about basic human desire and the drive behind human greed. My poem explores this idea of what we are really looking for and why we need more. Whether it be love or money, everybody is searching. Everybody wants to find happiness. Not many realize they have all they need. Not until it's gone.

Poem About Searching For Happiness

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Everyone is searching
for the missing piece in life.
The key to unlock the door
and steal back all lost time.

Everyone is searching
for the missing piece in life.
The key to unlock the door
and steal back all lost time.
Searching, looking, restless,
scanning every crack and crevice,
lying awake at night,
dreamless, empty presence.
Your broken heart
from years and years
lets laughter fall onto
your deaf ears.
No happiness is enough.
No joy can be felt.
Everyone is searching
for something to heal themselves,
yet no medicine is strong enough,
no key can ever be turned
to give us what we want the most,
to give us what we yearn.
The thing we want is an illusion.
Our perceptions are distorted.
The Snow Queen's looking glass
when it dropped and shattered.
All is worth what we rate it,
all ranked by how we place it.
Chasing what cannot be found
instead of choosing to be content.
Wanting what we do not have,
a dream that cannot be,
a masterpiece of mirages,
all too soon we believe.
When will we begin
to accept what is here?
The present day in which we live,
not the past or future.
When will we stop searching
and decide we don't need more?
Only then we will find
what we've been looking for.
The good you have is here,
yet you keep looking on,
never realizing what you had
until it is gone.
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True Joy
- By M. Jolynn Rawson-Hunt
- Published by Family Friend Poems November 2006 with permission of the Author.
How to live in the present...

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I'll be happy once I've done this certain thing.
We all say this often, not realizing what it brings.
We look only to the future for our happiness,
Letting life slip through our fingers in its fullness.

I'll be happy once I've done this certain thing.
We all say this often, not realizing what it brings.
We look only to the future for our happiness,
Letting life slip through our fingers in its fullness.
Will we really feel complete when the task is done
or look back and see how we missed so much fun?
Self consumed so we can't see anything else,
hurting those we love as well as ourselves.
So many things around us to be grateful for.
When seeking for an answer, willingly open the door.
So often, others see what's in front of our face,
but we're too blind to look as we're snared in the race.
What is this life supposed to be about?
Is it money, fortune, fame, or a big house?
When speaking to a man on his dying bed,
none of these answers are what he said.
Family, love, laughter are what we should seek.
These are the precious things that keep life from being bleak.
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Care And Happiness
- By Shishir
- Published by Family Friend Poems October 2015 with permission of the Author.
I wrote this poem to tell my best friend that her support and care during a period of loneliness and despair has helped me to regain happiness.

Poem About A Friend's Support

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You came as a ray of light,
Made my life cheerful and bright,
Showering your affection over me
So that my face was full of glee.

You came as a ray of light,
Made my life cheerful and bright,
Showering your affection over me
So that my face was full of glee.
Taking away my complete loneliness
And giving me back all the happiness
With a Midas touch of your care
To keep me away from despair.
I'll never leave you midway,
And tales of our bond people will say.
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For Julie
- By Doogie
- Published by Family Friend Poems March 2019 with permission of the Author.
I'm no poet, but I enjoy poetry. I never thought I would ever be posting a poem online, but then I also never thought I would meet Julie, the most amazing woman who has ever come into my 62-year-old life. There's not enough space here to tell the story, but in any case the story has only just begun. Why am I posting this poem? Because I want the world to know that it's never too late in life to find your destiny. When I found Julie, I found mine.

The Happiness A Special Friend Brings To Your Life

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Many things can make me happy, many things can make me smile,
many things can make life wonderful, make it all seem so worthwhile.
But nothing makes me happier than the special friend I've found.
Life couldn't feel more wonderful whenever you're around.

Many things can make me happy, many things can make me smile,
many things can make life wonderful, make it all seem so worthwhile.
But nothing makes me happier than the special friend I've found.
Life couldn't feel more wonderful whenever you're around.
In the short time since I met you, I've soon become to know
how special you are to me, much more than you could know.
Whenever we're together, my life feels so complete.
I feel so blessed with fortune that we got the chance to meet.
You really are so beautiful; your smile could light the dark.
Your touch, your kiss, your soft embrace bring such warmth to my heart.
If I had only one wish, then I know what that would be.
I'd wish that how I feel for you is how you'd feel for me.
If my wish were ever to come true, this vow I make to you.
I'd cherish you 'til the end of time and always be there for you.
I'd care for and protect you and I'd never let you down.
I'd be your rock at those times when you need someone around.
I'd stand by you through bad times and keep you safe from harm.
I'd be you're guardian angel, and you'd be my good luck charm.
Life would be a great adventure with you there by my side,
building memories of happiness as I hold your hand with pride.
And as time slowly slips away and we're growing old with grace,
I'd still adore you just as much as when first I saw your face.
If this seems like a crazy dream, well maybe that is true,
but my dream became reality the day I met you.
I know life isn't always fair; we can't always have our way,
but maybe time will play a hand, so I'll live in hope... someday.
So live your life; be happy and may good things come your way.
May you realize your hopes and dreams as life goes by each day.
And as we travel through our lives,
with new adventures to be found,
just remember this old friend here because I'll always be around.
And wherever life may take you and no matter where or when,
your special place within my heart will be there until the end.
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Only If....
- By Abimbola T. Alabi
- Published by Family Friend Poems April 2022 with permission of the Author.
I always try to bear in mind that looking forward for happiness is one way to miss out on it. That's the idea behind this. Thanks for reading.

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I'd be happy, only if...
Our often deceptive belief -

If I were a superstar,

I'd be happy, only if...
Our often deceptive belief -

If I were a superstar,
Or rode a brand new car;

If I had a better house,
Or a more understanding spouse;

If I flew a private jet,
Or could get my dream pet;

If I had a lovelier face,
Or lived in a riveting place;

If I had a better friend,
Or could get more to spend...

Young or old or rich or poor,
Who doesn't want one thing more?

Joy thrives in no place apart,
From the kind and grateful heart.
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Laughter
- By Katie Lou
- Published by Family Friend Poems September 2016 with permission of the Author.
This poem is about laughing. It reminds you that life is better if you laugh more, so laugh whenever you can.

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A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear.

A little bit of laughter,
A little bit of tears,
A little bit of happiness,
A little bit of fear.

They say laughter is the best medicine
And that it's ok to shed a tear.
Happiness is a great feeling,
And fear makes you stronger.

Enjoy the laughter,
Release the tears,
Embrace the happiness,
Forget the fears.

Enjoy every moment you get,
Regret NOTHING,
And always remember...LAUGH!
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Smile
- By Rish
- Published by Family Friend Poems January 2021 with permission of the Author.
How a smile on one's face calms him and keeps him happy.

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Keep smiling throughout the day
To keep your tensions at bay,
Like a stroke of magical ray,
To make others happy and gay.

Keep smiling throughout the day
To keep your tensions at bay,
Like a stroke of magical ray,
To make others happy and gay.

A smile on your face can weave magic,
Makes you forget all that is tragic,
Keeps others around us ecstatic,
Helps us forget our worries and be nostalgic.

A pleasant smile just works like a dart,
Warms your mind and touches the heart,
Gives your day a perky start.
A smile on your face makes you happy and smart.

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The Fields Of Happiness
- By Courtney
- Published by Family Friend Poems August 2009 with permission of the Author.
Everyone wonders what life really does have to offer and wonders what the meaning of "The Perfect Life" is. The truth is there isn't one.

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People say it is a field,
A lovely field of happiness.
With flowers spread,
Throughout this field.

People say it is a field,
A lovely field of happiness.
With flowers spread,
Throughout this field.
Skies,
So clear and blue.
The sun,
Shining ever so brightly.
Birds chirping as if it were
The first of spring.
Rabbits hopping around
As if they could go on
For forever and eternity.
As the creatures enjoy,
Enjoy this wonderful place,
For it makes everything
Joyful, exciting, and happy.
A dark cloud has come,
Taken up the rays of sunlight.
With one cloud,
Brings many clouds.
The flowers,
Have now died,
And weeds
Have taken their place.
The skies
Are no longer clear and blue.
The sun
No longer shines with the rays,
The rays from the heavens above,
Instead it rains,
Rains as if it were meant to do so.
Birds no longer chirp as if it were
The first of spring.
Rabbits don't feel the need to hop,
For they won't go on,
For forever and eternity.
People say it's like a field,
A lovely field of happiness.
They don't understand,
For every field of flowers,
There is a single weed,
That one weed eventually spreads,
And takes over the flowers
Replacing them as if
They have never existed.
For every time,
It is sunny and blue,
There will always be
That one small, dark cloud,
Hovering right near by.
There is no such
Thing as a lovely field of happiness,
Every field has its flaw.
It is a field everyone lives in
Some point in life.
Once you are in this field,
There is no way of escaping,
There is no way in making it perfect,
For there will always be that one,
That one weed or cloud,
Standing in your way,
Of perfection and happiness

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Poems About Happiness

12 Poems About Finding Happiness In Life

I've had my share of troubles in life, though not as much as some have had. But I've discovered that happiness - or a lack of it - never really comes from my friends or foes. Although they do influence it, it's really up to me.

I was sitting at the beach, fishing. After having a few mental breakdowns during the week before, it was the first time I felt some peace.

Inspirational poem encouraging a positive attitude in life.

How to live in the present...

I wrote this poem to tell my best friend that her support and care during a period of loneliness and despair has helped me to regain happiness.

I always try to bear in mind that looking forward for happiness is one way to miss out on it. That's the idea behind this. Thanks for reading.

This poem is about laughing. It reminds you that life is better if you laugh more, so laugh whenever you can.

How a smile on one's face calms him and keeps him happy.

Everyone wonders what life really does have to offer and wonders what the meaning of "The Perfect Life" is. The truth is there isn't one.