A Happy Poem to Start Every Day

This poetry anthology provides a bright and cheery way to start your day, with one joyful poem for every morning of the year.

Whether you wake up to the chirping of birds or stumble out the door in a last-minute rush, it’s important to take some time for yourself in the mornings to boost your mood. Before stepping into the day, prepare yourself with a jolly poem.

With one happy poem for every single day of the year, keep this book by your bedside for a serotonin boost upon waking, on the kitchen counter for a pick-me-up while your coffee brews, or in your backpack for a moment of (rare) commuting joy. With delightful illustrations throughout and a vast range of poems, it’ll be easy to find something that sparks joy within you. From the timeless phrasing of John Keats and Rūmī to the celebratory observations of Wendy Cope, OBE, and Pulitzer Prize–winner Rita Dove, there’ll be a moment of delight ready and waiting, just for you.