HAPPINESS

HAPPINESS

Our happiness doesn't always depend
On the social standing of our life.
But instead good health, with just pursuits
And the love of a child, husband or wife.

Whatever the blessings that life may bring,
We gladly clutch despite our desires.
For happiness grows like fruit on the vine,
Unwelcome to be plucked by liars.

We're never as happy or unhappy,
As we may suppose ourselves to be.
Sadly, some of us live half a lifetime,
Before the light of knowledge we see.

True happiness is a wonderful gift,
A joy of life, desired by all.
Though we might fear it can't last forever,
We'll pray to have it till angels call.

For happiness can prolong our days,
Though most human joys are swift of wing.
It's heaven that allots how much we'll have,
And that's why it's such a beautiful thing.

Tom Zart
Author of
Love, War And More
Published by
Publish America