~ Recipe For Happiness ~
Start with:
One cup of laughter - for now (and ever after)
A pinch of affection - the sweetest confection
Senses to please, one pound of wind in the trees
A dollop of kindness - preventing heart blindness
Forgiveness . . . a barrel - for minds that are
narrow
A handful of sprinkles - to erase forehead wrinkles
Two parts (make them equal) -- of dreams and their
sequel
Patience (one pound) - please spread this around
A teaspoon of Honey -- is better than money
Assorted, mixed nuts -- no ifs, ands or buts
A cup plus, two-thirds - of lovely song birds
Half pint of kids growing - without even knowing
Five scoops of sleep -- add sweet dreams, let steep
Tear off some crust - and add fistfuls of trust
Make a paste of the past - let it go, it won't last
Good memories, one quart - lest you should run short
Big bowlful of love - here on earth, and above
No need to preheat - this concoction's complete
Just mix altogether and, in spite of the weather
Come rain or come shine -- it is good anytime
I've tried to be expedient with every good ingredient
Stand back, admire your work and then, you might see
you've made a friend
Recipes are really neat
They tell all that is required
This recipe is very sweet
By faerie friend, 'twas inspired
Faerie's Heart Songs
T. R. Cardinet 2010 ©