Happiness is...

Happiness is….

Tears of joy in mother’s eyes,

Dearest daddy’s sense of pride,

Loving little sister’s glee,

Happiness is family.

A warm hug from a dear friend,

A smile that you don’t want to end.

They will turn your face into a cakey mess.

The happiness of friends is selfless.

You’ve struggled, you’ve battled, you’ve gone to war,

And finally you have found what you were fighting for.

As a reward for all your self belief,

Sometimes happiness comes in the form of relief.

They’ve seen you grow up and taught you all you know,

They’re influence has been the greatest as far as elders go.

Their stories of you will remind you how time flies,

Happiness is the pride in a teacher’s eyes.

A photo finish it was not, but that is okay.

The disappointment of imperfection will take time to wash away.

Although in your excitement it may have put a dent.

Remember, sometimes happiness is in just being content.

They say party hard and they say rejoice.

I say how you be happy is a matter of choice.

They say happiness is mostly in having fun,

But sometimes happiness is in just being done.

Still The Same Guy.

Yes, I don't call now you now and again,
Yes, we don't play the same childish games.
Yes, we may sometimes seem out of touch.
Don't let it make you feel I don't miss you much.

Yes, I behave a little polite,
Yes, I may not always be in your line of sight,
Yes, I may not respond to every quirky remark
But believe me, I've not really become so dark.

Yes, I'm a little more brooding these days,
Yes, you could say it's a different phase.
Yes, time has indeed turned me a bit,
But does that mean that I no longer fit?

I won't use growing up, as an excuse for growing apart,
I'll always hold you close to my heart.
Yes, sometimes I may not be the best of friends,
Just know that I'm always trying to make amends.

Yes, I know you will say I've changed,
I feel distant, a stranger, unknown, deranged.
Yes, to you it may seem I've let go,
But i promise I'm still the same guy you met all those years ago.