Happiness is a State of Mind


It rained a lot when I wanted sunshine,
I was so messed up but I said I was fine.
It takes two to tango but one to leave it behind,
Happiness, they say, is a state of mind.

I cried a lot, then wiped tears with a smile,
I complained, I cursed, but only for a while.
To all my sorrows, I always leave you behind,
Because I know, happiness is a state of mind.

I faced a storm, what can wind do to me?
I worked my way up, from nobody to somebody.
I collect happy moments like I am a child,
I learnt through misery, happiness is a state of mind.

There are always many slips between cup and my lips,
I care less for 'things', more for my relationships.
It's not that complex, it's not a struggle to find,
Happiness, for sure, is a state of mind.

You pick a card, toss it or keep,
It's up to you, which side you want to heap.
No one will build it for you, it's not even destined,
Work a little, happiness is just a state of mind.

Comments

  1. Saru you have captured the gist of life in so few words so beautifully rhymed! A lovely way to begin a new day!

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  2. why are my comments not going through???

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  3. I am posting this for the third time-

    Nice poem, happiness is for sure a state of mind only

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  4. "It takes two to tango but one to leave it behind,"

    how do you come up with such gems! :)

    Loved this one..

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  5. Wow, Saru. I'm speechless, Loved it.

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  6. True words of wisdom.

    All about Life wrapped into words.

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  7. I have no words Saru ,to say how much i liked this--it is just BEAUTIFUL !

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  8. Beautifully written.

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  9. There are always many slips between cup and my lips,
    I care less for 'things', more for my relationships.
    It's not that complex, it's not a struggle to find,
    Happiness, for sure, is a state of mind.
    I have no words Saru ,to say how much i liked this. Really Beautiful.

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  10. I loved each and every line of it
    I could relate so much with it
    Great poetry!

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  11. This was really beautiful, Saru. Such simple words yet so profound. Loved it. You know your title reminded me of the famous Rahul Gandhi quote. :-P

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  12. Saru....... I wonder how you create magic with the words!!!!!

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  13. The gradual climb through 'they say'/ 'I know'/ 'I learnt'/ 'for sure'/ and 'work a little' induces mind boggling lucidity to this wonderful piece!
    I loved it Saru:)
    http://amitaag.blogspot.in/2014/10/blog-post.html

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  14. Happiness is a state of mind......a true thought. Loved the poem and so many moments were thought provoking.

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  15. Thank You Saru.. Absolutely soulfull and veru much true. Its upto us whether to be happy or not.

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  16. Honey, noone can do this so well like you.
    I looooved it.
    "I faced a storm, what can wind do to me?" THAT WAS SOMETHING.

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  17. Its so true, its how we perceive it. Happy or sad is on us to be. I like your quotes too, too much hard work.

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  18. Indeed Happiness is a state of mind.

    www.numerounity.com

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  19. Thanks for reminding us about the power of the mind!

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  20. Beautiful lines! To be happy is the easiest and yet so difficult task for us! I read somewhere - train your mind and the body will follow! Great poem.

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  21. yes happiness is a state of mind

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  22. Loved it. It's just so real and beautiful. :)

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  23. Happiness is within us, and we can be happy whenever we want to :-)

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  24. Inspiring, and can be a good motivation to people when they read this in their low time

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  25. Lovely poem Saru ! Happiness truly is a state of mind !

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  26. That's lovely, Saru! Simple and crisp.

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  27. Like some prudent thought "poverty is a state of mind" ;-)
    Happy Diwali Saru :-))

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  28. what a gorgeous write. Your have expressed with such beauty and emotion. Loved it.

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  29. Such a beautiful write....i kept reading it over and over again ;)

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  30. First of all i would like to thankyou for writing such a nice gem.
    Its an epitome.
    I have no "words" to praise for this poem which is posted on your blog "words"...
    Hope to have more such type of poems from your side.

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  31. Simply loved each line of the poem! Speaking the truth through rhymes.

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  32. Awesome expression Saru! Just loved the last 4 lines!

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  33. Hi Saru.. This one's bit straight forward, nice poem. I am accustomed to reading poems which carry a big thought inside, in its finer details. :)

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  34. @Everyone - Thanks a bunch for gracing this blog with your presence. Happy you liked this poem.

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