Pursuit of Happiness--By Jim Teeters--United States

Pursuit of Happiness

And thus 

   it was

       the tattered pillow

       the worn-out mattress

of my way of life

over now with my dream-filled

                oyster bed of promised pearls

                gone forever

down twisted garden path

                through rich array of flowers

eases my broken spirit

                toughness of thick leather

               over my tender hope

welcomed light

                slowly grows 

from dim to bright

as I drift into

                warm breath

                of your caring

Jim Teeters has published poetry in several anthologies. He conducts poetry workshops for children and adults and is active in poetry readings in the Seattle area through the Striped Water Poets. He is the author of six poetry collections and the book, Teach with Style, (ASTD Press July 2013). Jim is a retired social worker living in Kent, Washington.