What is Happiness?

By

Bill Cottringer

Wealth, power and health,

Fame, more joy than sorrow,

Success, good looks, contentment?

Or all of the above?

Or just what’s below—

What you get from

What you have to do,

To get it?

The key to have more?

Stop judging experiences,

As good or bad,

Fun or dread,

Joy or sadness

Pleasurable or painful;

A moment or two,

Of acceptance,

And understanding,

Bring more happiness,

Than years of working

Playing or seeking,

All the usual things.