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.