Elation
is
more than overall happiness
it’s
the sheer delight,
absolute
joy of a moment
it’s
reaching the top of the rollercoaster
spotting
a soaring eagle
being
swept up by a crowd cheer
anticipating
the moment your taxi
zooms
out of the tunnel and you are overwhelmed
surrounded
by skyscrapers and humanity
elation
is a welcome hug at baggage claim
familiar
face aglow with love
never
forgotten
Perfectly put! Although "elation" isn't what I feel when I reach the top of a roller coaster...mostly it's sheer terror!
ReplyDeletewell.. how about elation at reaching the bottom safely?
DeleteElation is seeing family after a long period apart :)
ReplyDeletebetty
absolutely!
DeleteThis warmed my heart and brought a smile. Nicely done, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I needed to lighten up. Glad I could make you smile
DeleteElation is also finding another french fry at the bottom of the bag.
ReplyDeleteI'm a simple man.
perfect! and the last slurp from a straw
DeleteElation is also finding another french fry at the bottom of the bag.
ReplyDeleteI'm a simple man.
I like Al's answer!
ReplyDeleteAlthough at the top of the roller coaster I am experiencing anything but elation...
how about exhilaration? or expiration?
DeleteYikes
What lovely words! Elation is Spring on the way and a comfy chair on my back porch and a book.
ReplyDeleteMeet My Imaginary Friends
#AtoZchallenge http://www.kathleenvalentineblog.com/
you summed it up perfectly
DeleteElation is being in the front row at a concert, something I'm still striving for. Thanks for another great poem!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I wonder what concert you are aiming for? I was pretty close for Paul McCartney several years ago - darn exciting.
DeleteWe just paid off the mortgage on our house. That was elation for us. :) Wonderful poem! You expressed the feeling so well.
ReplyDeletethat is elation - congrats!!! We did it a few years ago. whew!
DeleteElation isn't finding I won the lottery? Good to know lol
ReplyDeletewhatever works!
DeleteA warm hug at the baggage carousel...that's a good definition, I'll have some of that please, thank you :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Nilanjana
Madly-in-Verse
gotta travel and come back! thanks for popping by
DeleteThose are good examples of elation. For me, elation is writing THE END after a long writing journey.
ReplyDeleteyes - The End is a winner
DeleteHi, Joanne,
ReplyDeleteElation can indeed come from simple things.
truly - those are what matter
DeleteExcellent examples and words describing that joyful feeling of elation. I'm elated at just being able to read your poems of few words with so much to say...and certainly not to be forgotten!
ReplyDeleteSue at CollectInTexas Gal
thanks. We do have a mutual admiration going...glad we met on A to Z a year or so ago.!!!
DeleteI have an airport welcome scene just like that. Elation is a great word! Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI’m exploring different types of dreams and their meanings.
E is for Epic Dreams
Stephen Tremp’s Breakthrough Blogs
thanks. elation got a lot of good responses
DeleteLooks like we're doing this things again! Glad you're A to Zing!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine http://whenkateblogs.blogspot.com/
Such lovely words - they make me smile just by reading them. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteTasha
Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)
glad you came by
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