America’s at war, started by a lie.
Hunger in the Africas is enough to make you cry.
Myanmar and China – another world disaster.
How can we keep our sanity? The answer’s found in laughter.
We’ve been blessed as humans with a capacity
to see the humor all around and laugh when it’s funny.
Laughter dims the pain as endorphins are released
similar to intimacy when you’re finally pleased.
There’s nothing like a good laugh to brighten any day.
See the humor in life, share a smile along the way,
and watch the world make sense again, it really is quite magic.
Too many people have forgotten how and that’s what’s really tragic.
You ask for us to let it out – the anger and the pain.
I think that we should laugh more. It’s what keeps us sane.
Don’t focus on the darkness – avoid the negative.
Laugh at the world around you if you really want to live.
Author notes
If you're tired of all the darkness, light the world up with a laugh...
Prompt: Anything (Letting It Out)
Picture Credit: Laughter by Genetrix 205 (www.deviantart.com)
A contest entry
- letting it out... a quickie... (more the merrier) by righteousme.
300 points, ended May 20, 2008, 7 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Critical Comments Always Welcome
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i am not in favor of rhyme but this was a great message... your words opened up and spilled over with the truth... great write...
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*Nods in agreement* You said that right!! Laughter really is the best medicine! And you sir, are the laugh doctor lol
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So right Ken, and you certainly contribute to ours with your witty poems. So thank you for making me laugh every day.
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I couldn't agree more... And boy did I have a good one today... I was rolling on the floor, I was laughing so hard, from a comment and exchange of msgs. hehe!! Names will remain anonymous... of course!!! And I felt in such a good mood after that!!! Laughter IS the best medicine!!!
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I sure need to laugh more... and I have to say Ken that a lot of your brilliantly humours poems have given me a good laugh!
This is a great reminder that despite everything going on in the world, we need to embrace the moments that give us joy!
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