Discover the many faces of happiness in this inspiring collection of poems, which includes work by some of the world’s greatest poets.

Poetry is the perfect medium to capture the elusive nature of happiness, and this beautiful anthology explores happiness in all its forms – whether it be a fleeting moment, the promise of freedom and adventure, surviving adversity or the comfort of nature.

Poems for Happiness is an uplifting collection that includes beloved classics such as ‘How Do I Love Thee?’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling, ‘My Heart Leaps Up’ by William Wordsworth and ‘Invictus’ by W. E. Henley. Alongside these well-known verses are lesser-known gems waiting to be discovered. An inspiring and cheerful volume that celebrates the joy, beauty and resilience of the human spirit through the power of poetry.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by writer, broadcaster and parish priest the Reverend Richard Coles.

About the Authors

Gaby Morgan is an Associate Publisher at Macmillan Children's Books and has run the children's poetry list for thirty years. She has compiled many bestselling anthologies including Read Me and Laugh: A Funny Poem for Every Day of the Year, Poems from the First World War, Fairy Poems – which was short-listed for the CLPE Award – and the Macmillan Collector's Library poetry series featuring anthologies on Happiness, Nature, Childhood, Travelling and Christmas.

The Reverend Richard Coles is a musician, writer, Church of England priest and co-presenter of Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4. He read Theology at King’s College London, then worked as a curate in Lincolnshire and London before going to
Finedon in Northamptonshire, where he is now the vicar. He partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band The Communards, which achieved three top ten hits, including the number one record and bestselling single of 1986, ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’. His books include Bringing in the Sheaves and Lives of the Improbable Saints. He lives in the Vicarage at Finedon with his civil partner and four dachshunds.

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