Happiness 10-29
a pile of antique rugs laid out in the sunshine to dry; dressed only in peacock feathers; knowing that the question has to be answered.
Tag: poetry
Happiness 10-28
the message from the ladybug basking on a seed pod; the sea bed roiling with pearls; the uncanny feeling that an admiring stranger is watching you.
Happiness 10-27
sailing off to the Isle of Skye in a storm; entranced by the puppet show in the middle of the park; the sweetness of fresh honey.
Happiness 10-26
The rooms garlanded in vines of bittersweet.
Happiness 10-25
being singled out for a special purpose
Happiness 10-24
tying your horse to the hitching post and stopping for a rest.
Happiness 10-23
standing in the prow of your boat as you sail into harbor
Happiness 10-22
Emerging from the mist and crossing the drawbridge into the castle.
Happiness 10-21
guided home through the snow by the Alsatian.
Happiness 10-20
folding up your wings for a rest.
Happiness 10-19
rain pattering on the window while you take your bath.
Happiness 10-17
climbing to the house above the trees.
Happiness 10-15
the caravan arriving at the oasis and the dancers coming out to greet you.
Happiness 10-14
Looking under the bed and discovering an uncut emerald.
Happiness 10-13
making a decision the next morning.
Happiness 10-12
tying the sash, slowly, around your waist.
Happiness 10-10
entering the room and sensing the hush.
Happiness 10-9
kicking up your heels under the yellow poplars.
Happiness 10-8
Fear turning to awe as the light nears.
Happiness 10-7
kissing her fingertips; great stone lions on the gateposts; arriving on time.
Happiness 10-6
nuzzling the donkey’s nose; “Thirteen Conversations about One Thing”; a strange October light.
Happiness 10-5
the old rose tree filled with sparrows; raising the tent; meeting for the first time.