"Blessings"

Happiness is a sibling

who is similar enough

that you can understand

and different enough

to keep you interested.

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Happiness is a photo album

showing random bits and

pieces of the past,

showing what has changed

and what has stayed the same.

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Happiness is a baby –

a sibling,

or a stranger,

or both –

who smiles at you

with pure innocence

and unconditional love.

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Happiness is a brand-new book

with crisp pages

filled with words made to measure,

waiting to be explored

begging to be devoured.

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Happiness is a candle

that burns off your favorite scent,

bringing you back to a favorite time or place.

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Happiness is cherishing the past,

relishing the present,

anticipating the future.