I Choose Happiness… (Villanelle)

Poetic Journey in Personal Discovery

I Choose Happiness… (Villanelle)

September 30, 2013

I will choose happiness today
It exists even when hidden
By life’s pain, I will not be swayed

Sorrow will surely come my way
Seeking my fall with ambition
I will choose happiness today

People will most likely betray
Channeling their anger wthin
By life’s pain I will not be swayed

My wishes will be cast away
Frustration Will attempt to win
I will choose happiness today

Annoyances will heavy weigh
Peace threatened by aggravation
By life’s pain I will not be swayed

Storms will come to lead me astray
Rain will impart strong affliction
I will choose happiness today
By life’s pain I will not be swayed

©E.D. Allee
September, 27, 2013

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Lighthearted,, Uncategorized,, Villanelle

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Cubby said:

September 30, 2013 at 4:09 pm

What a beautiful villanelle. I love how uplifting and empowering this is. Excellent piece. 🙂
Don said:

October 14, 2013 at 12:37 pm

Very good choice….and it’s glad you finally realize you have the power to choose!
- Journey In Rhyme said:
  
  October 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm
  
  Thanks! I’ve made some good progress- you helped!

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What a ride thus far. A “journey”, if you will. The ups and downs, hard falls, and grace-filled recoveries have painted quite an image. Abstract art, though it may be, there is a rhyme and a rhythm, a heartbeat, and a pulse. The mix of colors, lights and shadows, three-dimensional electricity… the random strokes and thickness of paint tell such a story. God-willing, I keep breathing with purpose, and continue to create art with the help of my Creator. I’ve taken an extended break from this blog (today is 3/5/20), and upon my return I am seeking to add new poetry and perhaps revise some of the thoughts and ideas within my older writings. I seek to express truth. I praise God for the renewal of my mind! (Romans 12:2). I will revise or delete as I feel lead. I see the poetic expressions herein as reflections of my emotions, circumstances, enemy influences, pain, temptation, and even substance abuse- ALL PART OF MY JOURNEY. I do not seek to hide the parts of my journey that have brought me closer to my Maker, but I encourage all assertions in my poems be checked against the Truth of the Word. I desire to share light and hope, which I recognize more brilliantly now after walking through the darkness. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3

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