Can You Really Get ''High'' On Life? Poem by Mary Nagy
Can You Really Get ''High'' On Life?
I'm tired of them asking ''What is it that you're on? ''
Why can't I just be happy with this life I've stumbled on?
My brother says that with each day he sees me it is worse.
He says he thinks my happiness is sorta like a curse.
He says he fears I'm losing touch with harsh reality.
I don't see what the problem is to live your life carefree.
So what if I start laughing when I hear a funny word?
Who cares if I can sit for hours to see a hummingbird?
He says ''Life isn't like that, it's ugly and it hurts.''
Yet, when this trouble looks at me, my soul's eye just averts.
I see the pain and heartache, I hear the hollow moan.
No one feels it more than me and sure, I've felt alone.
I just don't choose to dwell there, in sadness and in fear.
I have to see the good in things so I can persevere.
I get 'high' off life everyday. Love the positive vibe of this. 10 Liz.
Mary, I find it both ironic and wonderful that this poem follows 'Can A Mom...' (alphabetically, I know probably a coincidence) . Next time you feel down, reread this one. Very inspiring!
Mary, I like this one very much - it carries a very important message to me - we need to keep things in perspective - I love happy people, but we all still have feelings, and may be sad for a little while. The answer is, as you rightly say, not to live there! Great poem. Egal Bohen...
Absolute Bliss this one .Why look for life in the dark when you can see it in the light.Amazing this Mary.We need this.! Love Duncan
Ooops, I stumbled into our mirrored life again. I have had friends ask me 'how can you be so happy when - - - - - is going wrong in your life? ' I just look at them and tell them that I refuse to dwell in that mess, but to rise above it.' Of course they call me Pollyanna, but I don't care - I'm happier than they are!
I love this poem. I wish there were a lot of people who would read it. Of course, my friend's dogs who I walk regularly, don't need to read it, because they know how to enjoy life! !
How did I miss this lovely poem - goodness, truth and beauty shine from it. And so tender with it too. Get out there with your reading, girl, and the world should thank you for being you as I do! Michael
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 2:12:17 PM # 1.0.0
Hi Mary Its Peter This is so true I dont drink, smoke, no drugs I am happy in the moment and what God has given me We all should get high on life we would be much better off 10 from me Peter