It’s week 20 of the paint chip prompts. In this crazy time, the prompt for today is quite appropriate and timely. Now that so many of our usual activities are curtailed, it’s more important than ever to understand The Key to Happiness.
Today’s Challenge
Are you up for the challenge? Today I want you to write a poem that reveals the key to happiness using at least four of the following words or phrases: marine, cliff dwelling, Orion, sunset, aloe vera, red carpet, and total eclipse.
Here’s My Poem
I know I’m a little late this week and didn’t have this written and up early this morning as usual. It’s been a busy week. But here’s my poem using all seven of the words and phrases, one stanza for each.
The Key I Can’t Deny
Some seek happiness
in fortune and fame
But with no red carpet
their life’s not the same
Desiring a spot light
to brighten their way
Yet a total eclipse
leaves life dull and gray
True happiness comes
from a lovely sunset
Or the wagging tail
of a beloved pet
Isolated cliff dwelling
can be joyous too
If your family is there
and a good book or two
Breathing marine air
while strolling the beach
What we need most
is not out of reach
Jesus brings peace
a heavenly balm
Like healing aloe vera
is reading a Psalm
Gazing at Orion
high up in the sky
Pondering God’s love
that none can deny
Your Turn
Now it’s your turn to write a poem. Post it in the comments for others to enjoy, or post it on your own blog and then comment with a link to it. Don’t forget to link back here so others can join in the happiness.