The Colour Of Happiness Poem by D Loveday Morris

THE COLOUR OF HAPPINESS

What is the colour of happiness?
Some say it depends;
On circumstances, on life chances, or where one starts or ends
Is it the colour yellow, representing the sunshine?
Or the colour red because it represents love?
Some say it's the colour green,
of which so many dream.
Dollars and sense comes and go.
Common sense so many don't know.

The colour of happiness is you,
Every little thing you say and do.
And perhaps that's a rainbow's hue
So anyone can go through.
Perhaps happiness isn't black and white;
Then what would happen to those without sight?
Perhaps it's the way you feel,
When you touch something you cannot feel.
Perhaps happiness isn't a feeling or thought,
But one who leaves an indelible mark.
A memory that makes you smile and takes you through the most difficult times.

An Extract from the Diary of a Jamaican Critical Care Nurse Living and Working in the UK

D. Loveday Morris
24/04/20