Book of Poems

To be Happy

What are the words for happy?

There are so many ways to describe sadness, anger, confusion, desperation, hurt,

so many ways to feel them.

And yet, but on word for happy.

One word that is so hard to achieve.

What is; happy?

How do I be; happy?

How does one describe happy?

Is it the calm inside a swirling, raging storm?

Is it the first blossom of srping that just melts your along with the snow?

Is it watching your mother smile the way she hasn't smiled in years?

Is it the cheerful whistle of a bird glad just to be?

Is it the best friend that never fails to make you see the bright side of things?

Is it the sister that is so innocent and yet knows every part of you?

Is it the grandparents giving so much to care for you?

Is it the pets in life, the faithful animals who love you no matter what foolish emotions get in the way?

Is it the father who is there to guide you and love you every step of the way?

Is it the idea that there is always something good with the next dawn?

I'm not sure what happiness is.

If I have it,

but I know it's something worth fighting for.

I'll go my entire life wanting to be happy,

and once I find that blessed state of mind,

I swear I won't ever lose it.