How To Be Happy Poem by Ray Andrews
How To Be Happy
I took a walk to the parlor
And ordered an ice cream cone
Smiled at the man at the counter
He knew he wasn't alone
I laughed with the man pumping my gas
And asked about his day
Let him know in my heart I cared
As he took my money away
I was out in difficult traffic
And road rage suggested a fight
I waved and smiled at the offender
And thought that he could be right
What does it cost to help my neighbor
To clean up his leaf strewn lawn?
Things in life happen quickly
Tomorrow he could be gone
Why keep ducking the honey-do's?
The toughest chores of all
I remember all that she's done for me
Those honey-do's seem quite small
With reasonable effort I changed my life
From glum to happy days
A tweak or two in my attitude
I no longer searched for praise
Find the secret of a happy life
Is not riches or sexy things
It's giving away your love
And the wonder that it brings
Beautiful advice I enjoyed your words and I believe at this same, happy New Year Anna
A lovely poem Ray, wish everyone had this much love to give away. Lucky man! ! ! ! Love Ernestine XXX
OK Ray! Tell me where I'm going wrong. I give my love away all day long. I'm still as miserable as a fishwife whose hubby isn't home from sea! Explain please? lol Nice poem by the way. 10 from enquiring Tai
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4/28/2024 11:16:43 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Ray, if i didn't know better.....I'd think you were peaking in my notebook! I love this poem and it seems like one of mine! (I hope that doesn't offend you!) :) Great advice from a wonderful man. What a lovely poem. Sincerely, Mary