in search of that which makes you happy

13 Feb 2018

in search of that which makes you happy

this somewhat elusive euphoria
how it starts and sputters and stops
only to repeat the process
like a solar powered pocket watch
misplaced on second story window sill

yes I know it’s a state of mind
this endless moonlit madness
waking you from self-induced slumber
suggesting you stick around
at least until the morning light

they say the universe does not age
and thrives on creativity
whether practicing inner rhymes
in your very own world
or blasting off into outer unknowns

february two thousand eighteen
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Posted in Poetry and tagged poem, Poetry

8 thoughts on “in search of that which makes you happy”

Elle Nguyen on February 13, 2018 at 8:45 pm said:

“elusive euphoria”, you always have such a way with words.

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- j matthew waters on February 13, 2018 at 8:48 pm said:
  
  thank you Elle – I’m happy you think so
  
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Annie on February 13, 2018 at 8:58 pm said:

Everything moon and moonlit beckon to me. This is so lovely.

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- j matthew waters on February 13, 2018 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  I understand and feel the same way…thank you very much, Annie.
  
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Denise Carruthers on February 14, 2018 at 2:50 pm said:

This, to my way of thinking is the epitome of a ‘jdub’ poem. One that makes you feel like you are exploring the universe without a space ship. Love it.

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- j matthew waters on February 14, 2018 at 5:07 pm said:
  
  thanks so much for visiting and sharing your thoughts on this piece
  
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Sofia Kioroglou on February 16, 2018 at 2:29 pm said:

Love this one! I am a big fan of your poetry! Thank you for always visiting my blog. Be well!

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- j matthew waters on February 16, 2018 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Thank you so much, Sofia, and the feeling is mutual. Have a lovely weekend!
  
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