happiness

You have escaped me

Or I’ve never really had you

You’re all they talk about

all everybody wants

I craved the sensation you give

kid’s books ended with you

and ever after soon followed

Life is not worth living without you

or so I was told

But I’ve lived without you

so it must be a myth

It must be nice

For those that know you

I’ll have to take their word

Until we finally meet

If we don’t it’s ok

It’s not like it matters

It’s been so long I don’t know the difference

For so many years I looked in the window

My life as it happened seemed like a show

On the outside looking in

Disconnected from the moment

the sad clown behind the painted on smile

I know you exist, I see you in others

Not sure if I need you but curiosity remains

Your name is happiness

I’d like to give you a try while there’s time