Thirteen Happinessings

THURSDAY THIRTEEN

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THIRTEEN HAPPINESSINGS

Happenings bringing Happiness!

And I'm sure there are thirteen;

Those I happen to love and know;

Places where I have been

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1.

I'm happy because my family

Has escaped a death by war;

Some too old, and some too young,

Living after or before.

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2.

I'm happy because I'm healthy

And, at my age, that's a plus.

The immune systems are terrific

In every one of us.

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3.

I'm happy because I have children,

A daughter and a son.

Both of them with families;

We're involved with everyone.

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4.

I'm happy because I traveled

Extensively, overseas,

Holidaying and living

In other localities.

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5.

I'm happy because I love writing;

My little gift's a pleasure.

The hours of writing for my blog

Are something that I treasure.

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6.

I'm happy because of computers.

How they enhance old age!

How I wish they'd been invented

At some much earlier stage!

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7.

I'm happy because of Australia,

Which has given me so much.

Sunshine, freedom, democracy,

Environment and such.

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8.

I'm happy because of my friendships,

So many through the years!

Some are only memories

But I love my souveniers.

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9.

I'm happy because my hair's cut!

A rather odd thing to say!

But now I can simply wash-n'-wear

At any time of day!

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10.

I'm happy because I'm a female

In an era when the male

Is not the boss he used to be

And is sometimes known to fail!

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11.

I'm happy because I've a husband

And I don't live alone,

I find I'm never lonely

Though my life is still my own.

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12.

I'm happy because I recovered

From a bout with the great big 'C'.

Although it was rather traumatic

I'm now healthy as can be.

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13.

I'm happy because I'm happy;

I don't stay sad for long.

And sometimes pretending to be cheerful

Helps the day along.

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Good Heavens! I could go on and on!

So much to be thankful for!

If the number had been a hundred

You'd have got many more!

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STATUE STATISTICS

Next time you're in some ancient town and a statue looms ahead,

Don't look at the rider, look at the horse instead!

Whether it's king or captain, you can understand his fate

By looking at the horse's legs and the history they state.

If both front legs are in the air, the rider met his end

On the field of battle, on that you can depend.

If one leg only is on the ground the rider died, for sure,

But later, of his dreadful wounds. (Lots of blood and gore!)

If all four hooves are planted right down on the earth instead,

Be sure the rider died at home, quietly, in his bed.

The gentleman we see above was lucky, presumably.

He looks very much like a soldier but one who got off scott-free.

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P.S.

Yesterday was spent with Rebecca and Max. It was bright and sunny. We took Banjo and the scooter down to the netball courts for a run. (Undeterred by the interred!)