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Happiness: The Eternal Light Within

A Poetic Journey into the Heart of Joy and Contentment

By COUPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Happiness: A Journey Within

Happiness, elusive yet ever near,
A whisper, a song, a joyful tear.
It dances lightly, like the morning breeze,
A touch of warmth, a heart’s gentle ease.

In a child’s laughter, pure and free,
In the rustle of leaves on a mighty tree.
It hides in moments we often miss,
In the sun’s embrace, in a lover’s kiss.

Not found in gold or treasures amassed,
Nor in the future, nor in the past.
It blooms in the now, in the present time,
In a shared smile or a poet’s rhyme.

Happiness, a choice, a state of mind,
A treasure within for all to find.
Not bound by fate, nor chained by pain,
It springs like a flower after the rain.

It’s in the toil of hands at work,
In the candle’s glow, in the shadow’s lurk.
In the melody of a well-loved tune,
Under the gaze of a silver moon.

Happiness thrives in simple things,
In the soft flutter of butterfly wings.
It lives in kindness, a heart’s true deed,
In the gentle act of fulfilling a need.

It is not the applause, nor fleeting fame,
Nor the grandeur attached to a celebrated name.
It is the quiet moments that linger long,
The hum of life, the soul’s own song.

In a steaming cup on a winter’s night,
In the first soft snowfall, pure and white.
In a garden blooming, with petals bright,
Happiness finds its own delight.

It waits in the depths of a thoughtful gaze,
In the firefly’s glow, in twilight’s haze.
In the words of a book, in wisdom’s call,
Happiness dwells in them all.

Through life’s valleys, when shadows grow tall,
Happiness is a beacon, a guiding call.
It teaches us strength, through trials and strife,
And whispers of hope, the essence of life.

For happiness is not the absence of sorrow,
It is the hope that fuels tomorrow.
It’s the courage to stand, to rise, to soar,
To love and live, to dream once more.

In every heartbeat, it softly resides,
In life’s ebb and flow, in its changing tides.
In the vast blue sky, in the ocean’s waves,
In the songs unsung, in the paths unpaved.

It’s the clasp of hands, a bond so tight,
In the stars that twinkle through the night.
It’s the trust in a friend, unwavering and true,
In the dawn that promises skies anew.

In the laughter shared, in the stories told,
In the warmth of arms when the world feels cold.
It’s in the quiet of a peaceful mind,
In the beauty of life, so intertwined.

Oh, happiness, fleeting yet profound,
A precious gem where love is found.
It knows no bounds, no lines, no wall,
For it lives in us, within us all.

Through seasons that change, through time’s embrace,
Happiness is a journey, not a race.
It’s the path we tread, the steps we take,
The memories cherished, the bonds we make.

In the art of giving, in selfless care,
Happiness grows when it’s meant to share.
In the tears of joy, in the peace of heart,
It weaves its magic, a timeless art.

So seek not far, for it dwells inside,
In the quiet whispers where truths abide.
Happiness is you, in your truest light,
A beacon of hope in the darkest night.

Embrace its presence, let it bloom,
In your heart, your soul, your inner room.
For happiness is a flame that forever burns,
A gift of life in all its turns.

In the end, it’s the love we give and take,
The memories etched, the lives we make.
Happiness, a melody, sweet and pure,
An eternal treasure, forever sure.

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