13 Poems About Being Happy
Let these poems about being happy, be a source of inspiration and reflection. The poems provide perspectives, anecdotes, and words of wisdom that may resonate with our own journey toward being happy.
"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions." Dalai Lama
Updated March 16, 2026, by Catherine Pulsifer.
Being happy is a universal desire, something that transcends borders and cultures. When we are happy, the world seems brighter, challenges become more manageable, and our relationships with others tend to thrive. Life is always easier when we are happier!
Making Glad And Happy
See that little sunbeam
Darting through the room
Lighting up the darkness,
Scattering the gloom.
Let me be a sunbeam
Everywhere I go,
Making glad and happy
Every one I know.
The Man Who Is Cheerful
Thank God for the man who is cheerful
In spite of life's troubles, I say;
Who sings of a bright tomorrow,
Because of the clouds of today.
His life is a beautiful sermon,
And this is the lesson to me -
Meet trials with smiles and they vanish;
Face cares with a song and they flee.
Laughter can lift the heart and brighten even an ordinary day, and these Poems about Laughter share that cheerful spirit.
The Happy Heart
The happy heart is a fount of joy,
A bubbling spring of pleasure,
'Tis a source of constant sweet employ,
A never-failing treasure!
Ready to smile with the flowers of Spring,
Or sing with the birds of air;
In Nature's praise aye willing to sing,
Finds happiness everywhere.
The happy heart is so full of love
That it speaks in every tone,
And the eyes of love, like stars above.
Hath a glory all their own!
Like a beacon-light, in Grief's dark night,
We long for the happy heart.
To shed o'er our pathway, calm and bright,
A light that may not depart.
The happy heart is a gift from Heaven
Above all treasure or gold.
Alike to the rich or poor 'tis given.
It cannot be bought or sold!
The happy heart is the home of love,
A solace for every woe;
Let us cherish this gift from above.
As we seek our peace below.
Faith can bring deep joy to the soul, and these Christian Poems offer encouraging words filled with hope and trust in God.
How To Be Happy
Do you sometimes feel discouraged
At your work, my boy?
I will tell you a wonderful trick
That will bring you contentment,
Good cheer, and joy -
Do something for somebody, quick!
Are you very, very tired
With play, little girl?
Weary, discouraged, and sick?
I’ll tell you the loveliest
Game in the world -
Do something for somebody, quick!
Helping others often brings a deep sense of joy, and these Poems About Helping Others remind us how kindness can brighten both our lives and the lives of others.
You Choose
You choose your daily attitude,
It is something within you, it's true;
So take control of what your moods include,
And find happiness no matter your state of mind.
The world may present many troubles,
Which can cloud even the brightest of life's bubbles;
Yet no spiteful force can diminish your spirit's glow,
To be happy, negative thoughts you must forgo.
Don't wait for contentment from anyone else,
Take joy in whatever life may bring you oneself;
Remember being happy is your choice
Have a positive attitude and rejoice.
A cheerful outlook can make a real difference each day, and these Attitude Poems share encouraging thoughts about choosing a positive mindset.
Power To Be Happy
You've got the power to be happy,
It's not something from another person,
Think healthy and positive thoughts,
Be thankful for what is certain.
Pause for a moment and look around you,
Accept life in all of its joys and sorrows,
A positive frame of mind feeds your soul,
Allowing you contentment today and tomorrow.
A positive mind can help us face life with courage, and these Positive Poems encourage hopeful thinking.
If You Want To Be Happy
If you want to be happy,
begin where you are.
Don't wait for some rapture
that's future and far.
Begin to be joyous,
Begin to be glad,
And soon you'll forget that
You were ever sad.
If you want to be happy,
Begin where you are.
Your windows to sunlight
And sweetness unbar;
If dark seems the day,
light a candle of cheer,
Till its steady flame brightens
Each heart that comes near.
If you want to be happy,
begin where you are.
Tune up daily discords
Till out of their jar
New harmony rises
Rejoicing and sweet,
And onward, in music,
Go every your feet.
If you want to be happy,
Begin where you are.
God sets in each sky
Heaven's joy-bringing star.
Live bravely beneath it,
Through cloud and toward light
And under its radiance your path
Shall be bright.
Joy adds strength and warmth to everyday life, and these Poems About Joy are filled with uplifting thoughts.
Be Happy
If you want to be happy,
Just begin to be glad,
Keep thinking of others
And never be sad.
And don't wait till tomorrow
But start right away
Just doing one kindness
For someone each day.
For more uplifting thoughts and simple reminders about choosing gladness, read these Quotes about Being Happy.
If You Would Be Happy
Keep your temper.
Gain a little knowledge every day.
Make few promises, and speak the truth.
Give full measure and weight with a just balance.
Consent to common custom, but not to common folly.
Be cautious of believing ill, but more cautious of repeating it.
Have courage to wear your old clothes until you can pay for new ones.
Think of Heaven with hearty purpose and strong hope to get there.
Do good to all, that thou mayest keep thy friends and gain thine enemies.
Count your resources; find out what you are not fit for, and give up wishing for it.
Happy Now?
Are you happy now?
Are you likely to remain so till this evening,
or next month, or next year?
Then why destroy present happiness by a
distant misery which may never come at all?
Every substantial grief has twenty shadows,
and most of them shadows of your own making.
These Poems about Happiness offer more encouraging words about finding joy and appreciating life.
Sunshine Bearer
Dark the way and dreary, sad the heart and weary,
Toiling all along life's busy, rugged way;
But kind words and' faces brighten gloomy places.
And the heart is gladdened by a cheerful ray.
Earth is. filled with sadness, we should make it gladness
And our lives like rays of sunshine ever be;
On the road we're journeying, there is no returning.
Let us not neglect an opportunity.
Speaking words for Jesus, following paths that lead us.
Into places where His name as never heard;
Guiding those who wander, to the home up yonder.
Teaching them the blessed sunshine of His love.
Speaking loving words, cheerful as the birds.
Lifting- heavy burdens from a weary heart;
Giving sunny similes shortening lengthy miles.
Making others happy, 'tis a Christian's part.
Choose To Be Happy
Choose to be happy, it's in our own hands,
Each day, a chance to dance with joy's demands.
With lively steps and upbeat tunes,
Our happiness shines through like daffodil blooms.
We can paint the world with colors so bright,
Radiating love from morning to night.
Let others glimpse our cheerful glow,
As we choose happiness, and let it show.
Being Happy
Life is too short to be sad
Live your life happy and glad.
Find a reason each day to be
Kind to others and you will see
A feeling that being happy brings
From doing kind things.
We all have challenges and trials we face
The difference is the attitude we embrace.
Finding a reason to be happy each day
Even though we face issues along the way,
It is a better way to live your life
Don't be taken down by strife.
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Conclusion
Being happy is a state of mind that we can all work toward each day. It does not mean life is always easy or that troubles never come. Rather, it means choosing to look for the good, being thankful for what we have, and keeping hope alive in our hearts. Contentment, kindness, faith, and a positive attitude can help us move forward even during difficult times. May these poems remind you that happiness is often found in simple things, caring words, and the choice to keep your heart open to joy.
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"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts." Marcus Aurelius