Happiness is a State of Mind

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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. Rahul BhatiaOctober 14, 2014 at 8:45 PM

    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. Ankita October 15, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    why are my comments not going through???

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  3. Ankita October 15, 2014 at 1:08 AM

    I am posting this for the third time-

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

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  4. MiOctober 15, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    "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. K.A. AcharyaOctober 15, 2014 at 10:47 AM

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

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  6. M S MahawarOctober 15, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Lovely!

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  7. Shetty AnirudhOctober 15, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    True words of wisdom.

    All about Life wrapped into words.

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  8. indu chhibberOctober 15, 2014 at 10:33 PM

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

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  9. AnonymousOctober 15, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    Beautifully written.

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  10. Yogi SaraswatOctober 16, 2014 at 1:01 AM

    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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  11. Datta GhoshOctober 16, 2014 at 1:35 AM

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

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  12. RachnaOctober 16, 2014 at 1:36 AM

    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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  13. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 2:14 AM

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

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  14. AmitAagOctober 16, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    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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  15. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 3:06 AM

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

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  16. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 3:06 AM

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

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  17. Red HandedOctober 16, 2014 at 3:23 AM

    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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  18. i b aroraOctober 16, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    wise words nicely weaved

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  19. Anita SabatOctober 16, 2014 at 4:23 AM

    Yes I agree!
    Totally up to us :)

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  20. UnknownOctober 16, 2014 at 4:48 AM

    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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  21. ekta khetanOctober 16, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Indeed Happiness is a state of mind.

    www.numerounity.com

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  22. UppalOctober 16, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks for reminding us about the power of the mind!

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  23. Nancy@thethinkinhatOctober 16, 2014 at 1:59 PM

    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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  24. smOctober 16, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    yes happiness is a state of mind

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  25. Ruchira KhannaOctober 16, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    loved it!

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  26. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 2:31 AM

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

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  27. Amrit SinhaOctober 17, 2014 at 3:53 AM

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

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  28. Writefully YoursOctober 18, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Brilliantly written Saru!

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  29. Chetan MaheshwariOctober 19, 2014 at 1:20 AM

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

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  30. AnonymousOctober 19, 2014 at 3:20 AM

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

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  31. Beloo MehraOctober 19, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    That's lovely, Saru! Simple and crisp.

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  32. Anunoy SamantaOctober 20, 2014 at 2:21 AM

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

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  33. RajlakshmiOctober 21, 2014 at 6:53 AM

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

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  34. AnonymousOctober 22, 2014 at 3:29 AM

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

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  35. AnonymousOctober 25, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    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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  36. AnonymousOctober 25, 2014 at 3:39 PM

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

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  37. ShaiviOctober 25, 2014 at 10:02 PM

    Awesome expression Saru! Just loved the last 4 lines!

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  38. UnknownNovember 2, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    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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  39. Saru SinghalNovember 4, 2014 at 1:20 PM

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

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