Seeking for Happiness
The poem explores the theme of happiness and its elusive nature. It describes how people seek happiness in various ways, such as through wealth, fame, love, and power, but ultimately find it fleeting or unattainable. The speaker suggests that true happiness comes from within, and that one must cultivate a positive mindset and appreciate the simple things in life to achieve lasting happiness.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1909 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophy, Self-Help · 271 words
First lines
SEEKING for happiness we must go slowly; The road leads not down avenues of haste; But often gently winds through by ways lowly, Whose hidden pleasures are serene and chaste Seeking for happiness we must take heed Of simple joys that are not found in speed.
Eager for noon-time's large effulgent splendour, Too oft we miss the beauty of the dawn, Which tiptoes by us, evanescent, tender, Its pure delights unrecognised till gone. Seeking for happiness we needs must care For all the little things that make life fair.
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Seeking for Happiness is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1909 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1909 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophy, Self-Help, Inspirational, Literary
- Length: 271 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is written in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter.
- Philosophy — The themes explore the nature of happiness and the human condition.
- Self-Help — The content provides guidance on how to achieve happiness through daily actions and mindset.
- Inspirational — The writing style and themes aim to inspire and uplift the reader.
Tags
Philosophy · Poetry · Happiness · Self-Help · Inspiration · Motivation · Personal Growth · Well-being · Mindfulness · Spirituality · Optimism · Positive Thinking