Peace Of Mind



I wanted reasons for happiness. I looked for reasons to smile.
I searched for reasons to laugh and dance
and prance around a while.
 I saw a magnificent sunrise. I heard a baby's coo.
I felt sincere handshakes and hugs,
embracement can accrue.
 I wanted reasons for gratitude. I looked for reasons to praise.
I searched for reasons for thankfulness
that health and wealth can raise.
 I saw a bountiful table set. I heard the choirs sing.
I felt the gentle zephyrs blow
the sails on yachts to bring.
 I wanted reasons for peace of mind. I looked for reasons to rest.
I searched for reasons to be content
bestowed on people blest.
 I saw a placid pastural scene. I heard a waterfall.
I felt the brush of angels' kiss
that lovers can recall.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Closest metre Iambic pentameter
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Words 134
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 18

Wallace Dean LaBenne

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