Happiness

Happiness

If you don't have it, how do you get it?

Life is the teacher whose words are never exciting, but never tedious.

They are measured out in the portions you need, and never too small or too big.


Looking at happiness, here is what I've learnt:


Happiness can't be bought
like a bouquet of flowers
or a box chocolates
it's not a commodity to be traded

Happiness can't be given
like a friendly hug
or a word of encouragement
it's not an action to be gifted

Happiness can't be made
like a paper airplane
or a cross stitch artwork
it's not a piece to be constructed

Happiness can't be nurtured
like a tender pot plant
or a pet companion
it's not a living being flourishing

Happiness can't be expected to happen
like a rainbow after rain
or the sunrise after night
it's not an event to be scheduled

Happiness can only be found
like the oasis in the desert
or the rose among the weeds
it is a treasure to be discovered

Once you've found it
the feeling is indescribable
Once you've lost it
the feeling is indescribable

And I would look for it
But then again
I would never find a white crow
Amongst all the black crows either