100 Happy Poems

by Jane McMorland Hunter

Genres: Poetry

160 pages, Hardcover

Published September 3, 2024

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a cheerful little volume of poetry, this collection is absolutely perfect!

[Maja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great poetry anthology! Sometimes it seems like I only like sad poems, so it was great to challenge myself to read some poetry that is about joys big and small. It found many new poems, though this anthology also contains "The Orange" by Wendy Cope, which I knew before but still consider one of the best poems about happiness every written:

At lunchtime I bought a huge orange—
The size of it made us all laugh.
I peeled it and shared it with Robert and Dave—
They got quarters and I had a half.

And that orange, it made me so happy,
As ordinary things often do
Just lately. The shopping. A walk in the park.
This is peace and contentment. It’s new.

The rest of the day was quite easy.
I did all the jobs on my list
And enjoyed them and had some time over.
I love you. I’m glad I exist.

— Wendy Cope

[Carlyn (The Bookworm Mum) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely collection, beautifully put together.

[Jorinde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely collection of all sorts of different poems on the things in life that bring joy and happiness!

[Podge · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely little book. The poets have decided that happiness comes from Love, Dogs, Nature and Gardening. Hard to argue with that.

[Stephanie Dargusch Borders · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet collection that brought a smile to my face.