by Lexa Daily
Member since:
June 28, 2006

Happy Am I

February 06, 2009 04:45 PM EST
views: 121 | comments: 56

 

Happy Am I

 

Happy am I lying on earth's green carpet

with the warmth of the morning sun on

my face, amused at fluffy white clouds

drifting aimlessly across a crystal blue sky.

I can't help but smile, because happy am I

on a clear sunny day.

 

Happy am I listening to Kayla sing.  Her little face

radiating the joy of her song.  Head bobbing to the tune

she's remembering while I delight in every tiny note

and incomprehensible word of a 2-year-old's song.

I can't help but smile, because happy am I

when Kayla sings.

 

Happy am I when I have my husband all to myself.

Just he and I teasing and flirting, playing and

laughing together, just chilling in each other's arms.

Lying on his chest as he caresses my back.

I can't help but smile, because happy am I

when he's all mine.

 

Happy am I walking on the green levee, the Mississippi

lazily rolling by.  My ears filled with the jazzy sounds

of Dave Bruback's "Take Another Five".  A tug boat captain

pushing his load honking for the bridge operator to stop traffic.

I can't help but smile, because happy am I

taking five on the levee.

 

©LexaDaily2009 (completed 03/11/04)

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Comments: 56

Georgiana S. Feb 6, 2009, 5:11pm EST
What a pleasant time, thanks.
Rhetta A. Feb 6, 2009, 5:25pm EST
Thats very lovely and uplifting. Thanks.
Nancy Biri Feb 6, 2009, 5:56pm EST
Nice poem
Howard b. Feb 6, 2009, 6:00pm EST
Very nice . Isn't it great to be happy.Thank you for sharing your happiness with us.
Have a great evening.
Svetlana Goryacheva Feb 6, 2009, 6:40pm EST
Lovely indeed, my dear friend! ;-)

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Very nice, a lot of happiness.
Lexa Daily Feb 6, 2009, 7:06pm EST
Thank you all for your comments. Happiness for everyone!

Peace in writing,

LexaDaily
Stacey (Jesus is coming soon! ) U. Feb 6, 2009, 8:28pm EST
It made me smile. :)
Linda T. Feb 6, 2009, 9:24pm EST
Very nice
(Jasper,(Disciple for Christ. w. Feb 6, 2009, 9:45pm EST
A very beautiful poem.
Jennifer Lee Feb 6, 2009, 9:54pm EST
Wonderful write as always Lexa. Your poems are so filled with joy that it's contagious. I especially enjoyed the part about your husband. Lovely! Thank you for posting to our group. Hugs, Julia
Nation !!!! Feb 6, 2009, 9:57pm EST
Very nice, thanks for sharing this with us.....
Regina H. Feb 6, 2009, 11:56pm EST
Very happy poem-reminds me how much I miss my grandkids!
Lexa Daily Feb 7, 2009, 12:24am EST
Thank you all for your comments. Hugs Julia. Regina, I know what you mean. But fortunately, I never had my grandkids leave. They give so much unconditional love.
Jennine D. Feb 7, 2009, 4:19am EST
This poem makes me feel happy that your happy I love your photo icon what an adorable child with a big happy smile. I am assuming she is your 2 year old.
Vicky P. Feb 7, 2009, 10:18am EST
So many things to be happy about, your poem touched a few that made you the happiest and I liked it very much.
Lexa Daily Feb 7, 2009, 6:11pm EST
Thanks Jen and Vicky for your comments, glad to spread the joy.
Joseph Breunig Feb 8, 2009, 10:55am EST
Cute piece, re-inforcing the joys of parenthood. Lately it seems we only hear about poor parenting. --Joe
theresa s. Feb 8, 2009, 4:55pm EST
thanks for sharing
Shelbia C. Feb 9, 2009, 2:38pm EST
Beautifully written.
Lexa Daily Feb 9, 2009, 10:53pm EST
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Kelly K. Feb 11, 2009, 1:42pm EST
Lovely poem! Thanks for sharing.
Lewis (taking over Gather) K. Feb 14, 2009, 12:11pm EST
This is wonderfully expressed. Sometimes we really need to sit back and enjoy the little, important things.
regina k. Feb 14, 2009, 7:46pm EST
absolutely beautiful
Lee P. Feb 17, 2009, 9:02pm EST
Very nice, Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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Theresa M. Feb 17, 2009, 9:25pm EST
Thank you for sharing your happiness!!
Kelly K ~ ready for the New Year ~ Feb 18, 2009, 7:05pm EST
A 10 for u


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lovely

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mary bryant Feb 21, 2009, 7:58am EST
Very nice
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lilly @Reading Extravaganza Feb 21, 2009, 8:09am EST
Lovely!
kimberly g. Feb 21, 2009, 8:25am EST
Happiness comes from alot of things.
Ashley Prince Feb 21, 2009, 8:30am EST
This is very uplifting! I love to read about joys, it makes me feel..... well.... joyful! lol
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Debby C. Feb 21, 2009, 9:03am EST
very nice
karen h. Feb 21, 2009, 12:13pm EST
thank you for sharing this from points nation
Thank you ,for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Have a Great & powerful day W/J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Feb 21, 2009, 2:27pm EST
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Sunaura *. Feb 21, 2009, 4:23pm EST
Thank you for sharing your happiness
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Jim Ross Feb 21, 2009, 7:06pm EST
Very nice work, Lexa.
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Tee B. Feb 21, 2009, 10:17pm EST
This poem took me back to when my girls were little and the fun we had.
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Sharon C. Feb 21, 2009, 11:35pm EST
Wonderful and inspiring. Points Nation
Heidi Cole Feb 21, 2009, 11:49pm EST
one nation, under points...
Rhonda W. Feb 21, 2009, 11:56pm EST
Beautiful!
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Linda T. Feb 22, 2009, 12:15am EST
Finding joy in the small things has made a big difference in my life.

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Terry White Feb 22, 2009, 12:59am EST
You are just awesome! Most days, I get bored leaving my comments, but today, I can't wait to get to the next poem to leave a comment because it means discovering more of the poetic treasures you have created! Thank you!

Ginger C. Feb 22, 2009, 2:03am EST
You have every right to be happy!

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chelsie t. Feb 22, 2009, 11:28pm EST
Thanks for sharing from POINTS NATION!!!
Susan Roberts Feb 23, 2009, 9:06pm EST
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It's wonderful to have that feeling of happiness, isn't it? Checking out your posts for
Nancy S. Feb 26, 2009, 10:27am EST
Makes it all worthwhile.
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