In my Youtube feed
Comedy and tragedy reside side by side
In a world full of sorrow and struggle
Comedians try to make us laugh
And forget our worries for a while
Should I laugh?
Should I sigh?
Should I cry?
Can I be aware of the challenges and laugh at the same time?
Laughter and joy are necessary at all times
The reason we laugh is not because we are
Oblivious of the urgent problems around us
Laughter is a balm
June 5th, 2022
Here are my wishes for the new year
I wish for peace in the hearts
I wish for love among men
I wish for justice, so rare these days
I wish for laughter to bring you joy
I wish for understanding that we are one
I wish by Saadi’s wish we would abide
I wish for being kind to nature
I wish for brotherhood among men
I wish we’ll think of others more than ourselves
I wish we take the necessary steps
To build communities that thrive
I wish we each do our share to change the world
And above all, I wish you contentment!
December 31st, 2020
Every morning they are present
Choosing and sharing poetry with us
Poetry written by the old masters
Poetry to delight the heart
And then add to this poetry the
Amazing art of hieroglyph
They do it so well that it seems easy
But this is not a job for the faint of heart
And there is the back and forth
The teasing and the jabbing
The humour and the laughter
And as if that’s not enough
Poems are written on the spot
Following the rhyming scheme of the ones being shared
Then someone else joins in
And the number of poets increases
The result is wonderful poetry
Demonstration of wit and talent and knowledge
And conversations that are quite funny
The morning poetry team
Has evolved over the years
The task has become more complex and demanding
And yet, our friends rise to the occasion everyday
This amazing effort
Requires love and commitment
One that brings us joy and delight and laughter
One we should not take for granted
June 17th, 2020
Today, I’m thankful for feeling well
Being able to laugh again
Today, I’m thankful that my creativity is back
And I want to write again
Today, I’m thankful to have energy
To do what is needed
Today, I’m thankful to walk in the sun
Having left the shadows behind
Today, I’m thankful to feel calm again
To face the things that come my way
Today, I’m thankful to have my optimism back
Along with my sunny disposition
Today, I’m thankful to feel well again
Once more, I’ve conquered darkness
September 2nd, 2018
A smile is a smile
No matter our race or class or nationality
Tears are tears
No matter where we are from
Laughter is exhilarating
No matter who is laughing
Heartache is painful
No matter the colour our skin
Hope gives us wings
No matter where we were born
Despair makes our days
Cloudy and dark
No matter how rich or poor we are
Kindness and a loving heart
Don’t depend on what we look like
Patience and humility
Come from inside us
Our essence
Our qualities
How we make others feel
And how we feel, emanate from and are felt by the spirit inside us
May 14, 2018
I’m a roaring waterfall
You are a serene lake
I’m fire and fury
You are cool stream flowing
I talk before I think
You think so long, before you talk
That I become impatient
I am the talkative one
You are the best listener
I’m spontaneous
You like routine
You’re a night owl
And I’m an early bird
You’re super organized
I try my best
You make me laugh
I love laughter
You’re the reason I came out
Of my shell
You are tactful
I speak my mind
You are diplomatic
I am not!
You are the rock
And I lay against you
You are sunshine
And I bathe in you
January 31st, 2018
My laughter
Like an explosion of sound
Like thunder over the ocean
Like a waterfall in a lush jungle
Like a cacophony of birds singing
Like blinding lightening
Like a drum roll
Like church bells pealing
Like flashes of light
My laughter
Like hands clapping in joy
Like an orchestra playing
Like the sun shining
Like the wind blowing
Like a volcanic eruption
Like a river rushing by
Like a spring bubbling
Like a rainbow in the sky
January 17th, 2018
Laugh out loud my friend
Laugh out loud
I know there are times when we cry
When we’re sad
When the world weighs heavy on us
But when you can
Please laugh out loud
Let your laughter ring
Through the room
Let it bring joy to everyone
The days of women being
Demure is done
Laugh out loud my friend
Laugh out loud
Tears are special
When they fall
They wash the sadness
From our hearts
But when life affords you
The opportunity to laugh
Laugh out loud my friend
Laugh out loud
You need to be heard
You need to shine
You need to celebrate life
No more silent or quiet laughter
Laugh out loud my friend
Laugh out loud
November 4th, 2016
Have I grown up?
It depends…
When I joke and giggle with my kids
Talk about absurd things and
Sing songs badly
I feel just like a kid!
When I laugh at silly jokes
And tears start rolling down my cheeks
When I play Sherades or other games
I feel just like a kid
When I cry because of a harsh remark
Can’t find words to respond
Feel insecure as can be
I feel just like a kid
When I learn something new
Discover a poet I like to read
And time passes without me noticing
I feel just like a kid!
Of course I have the responsibilities
of a grown-up
Working, taking care of bills
Watching over my children
And these kinds of things
Of course, I’ve learned a thing or two
Experienced hardship
And can talk about my life lessons
So, I’m not a kid
But bing an adult would be so boring
If from time to time I could not be like a kid!
Lida Berghuis
November 2nd, 2015
My favorite town would be a multicultural town
People of all colours and backgrounds getting along
My favorite town would be a creative town
Where artists gather
Art is appreciated
And it’s part of life
My favorite town would be sunny and warm
Warm but not hot
Lots of blue sky!
My favorite town would be a friendly town
Where people encourage each other all the time
My favorite town would be a beautiful town
Beauty of nature and man-made beauty existing side by side
My favorite town would be a colourful town
Alive with different shades and hues
Full of fun!
My favorite town would be a happy town
Laughter would be heard here and there
Giggles would fill the air
Montreal, where I live
Has many of the things that I want
Add lots of sun and warmer winters to what it has
And I’d be living in my favorite town!
Lida Berghuis
November 9th, 2014
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