Carol Ann Duffy - Write about Happiness

[latelyontime.livejournal.com]

So I came and searched for Duffy and realised that this poem hasn't been included here yet. I love Carol Ann Duffy's work, especially the 'lighter' poems, that skim so swiftly over things so beautiful. I am feeling fey today, maybe even happy... and here is Carol Ann Duffy, writing about Happiness.

Write About ‘Happiness’

What does happiness look like?
You in your red coat.
Where does it go for a drink?
To bed, on Sundays.

What does happiness sound like?
The purr of an unhooked phone.
What does it do for a living?
It has private means.

What does happiness feel like?
The barehanded planting of bulbs.
What is its home address?
Yours, sweetheart.

Does happiness have a scent?
The sea, the air, the earth.
Where did you see it last?
Under the bedclothes, laughing.

What taste does happiness have?
That of a long, slow kiss.
And how does happiness write?
Badly, like this.

Carol Ann Duffy

Comments

[kairon13.livejournal.com]

Thanks for this - I posted it to scatteredjade, as I thought it worth sharing with more people :)

[latelyontime.livejournal.com]

The more the merrier, I say! I am glad you enjoyed it. That seems like a fun community, I am gonna join :)

[kairon13.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you like the look of it :)

[latelyontime.livejournal.com]

so absolutely LURVED your user name :)

[latelyontime.livejournal.com]

It brings to my mind, fascinating words like psychosomatic and pheromones :)
I have never heard insomnia being blamed on estrogen before!