In moments of stress, sadness or hardship, we can all benefit from a nugget of happiness to soothe our troubled souls. Here are 100 specially selected and sublimely happy poems to turn to in times of need, from cosy fireside idylls to exhilarating outdoor adventures, solitary encounters with natural beauty to meaningful connections with our fellow humans, and moments of quiet reflection. Contains Katherine Mansfield reliving a childhood moment, Wendy Cope sharing an orange, Algernon Charles Swinburne chatting to his cat – and much more.