So, I watched the Pursuit of Happiness last night, and I'm guessing that's why I had an urge to write a poem about happiness, which sadly is not what I normally write about. I for some reason find it much easier to focus on the darkness and misery in the world, and I'm not trying to point the finger of blame, but I think the way the media is set up helps. News focuses on disasters and deaths and negatives more than positives. It's a crazy world we live in.
-We Desire Happiness-
People live, search and love for happiness.
To find a fraction of that eternal smile.
Tears of joy don't slip from our shining eyes often enough,
The ache of muscles in our cheeks is always welcome, but never lasts.
We crave the shrieks and squeels of absolute euphoria.
But we have preconceived notions that money can bring it to us,
So we strive and struggle and stress for this,
Following our indoctrinated thoughts, rather than our hearts.
Our hearts beat loud enough to be heard for a reason,
They are there to guide us!
When we find something that we truly love, our hearts jump!
Crying out to us, "Yes! You want this!"
Too often do we turn away, then later wonder why we feel so lost.
There is true happiness in this life,
Powerful and beautiful and individual,
So we, sentient humans, need to discover our passions
And don't stop searching for it until you're happy.
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Very nice.
ReplyDeleteI find that focussing on the misery and darkness comes from wanting to connect. Humans are very empathetic creatures and (for the lot of us) want to help and show we care. So the media reflects this and tries to make a profit off of it.
In the end though, love will preveil! haha Lets hope at least :)