Illusions of Happiness
We beings
can find happiness
in various places.
Some find it in wealth,
through expansive amounts
of money.
Some find it in power,
through the ability to
rule others,
and force them to do
their bidding.
Some find it in fame,
through others’ adoration
and devotion to them.
Some find it in beauty,
through health and
lovely physical appearance.
Although sometimes,
happiness, just like everything
else in the Universe,
is not but an illusion.
A simple illusion which
deceits most of us.
For greed snares opportunities
at pure happiness:
it forces our desire
for wealth, power, fame, and beauty
to escalate,
and twists it like a washrag.
Wealth conquers contentment,
and molds it into extensive lust.
And even when we are
satisfied,
greed deceives us,
and makes us unhappy,
until our sanity
is snuffed out.
Power becomes overwhelming,
and takes control of our
senses and awareness.
It is then that foolishness
forces us to become ignorant.
Fame is similar to power.
Power is similar to fame.
Either is obtained when
one is possessed.
And the consequences of fame
is equal to that of power.
And what does physical appearance
bring us?
Compliments? Smiles? Others’ devotion to
look like you?
These things will force you
to strive for
more, and more, and more,
until you destroy yourself
in your epic quest for
joy,
which was just an illusion.
Which of these best suits
you, dear friend?
Wealth, power, fame, or beauty?
Why not seek true happiness?
Look past the magician’s cunning tricks,
and search for happiness
that can only be found within
yourself and others.
True happiness
can be found by giving
elation to others.
To drop a quarter in a donation box,
to participate in a Walk for
Cancer, or Hunger, or other struggles.
But are these obstacles illusions as well?
Can someone who is starving,
or is pained by a disease
find true happiness also?
Anyone can find true pleasure,
but only if they wander
down the correct path.
Sometimes simple things are
where pure happiness is
found.
Like sitting ‘round a
crackling, welcoming fire,
surrounded by
brothers, sisters,
aunts, uncles,
grandmas, grandpas,
cousins,
mothers, and fathers.
Or a simple stroll down
a beach in the evening,
as the setting sun casts the clouds into
amalgamates of
orange, yellow, pink, and purple,
with the rippling waves
tickling your toes.
So I leave you with this
vague question:
Where will you find happiness?
Will you find it in
wealth,
power,
fame,
or appearance?
Or will you choose happiness through
bliss in unfortunate others,
family and friends,
or tranquil sanctuaries?
As said,
happiness is sometimes
an illusion,
and only the wise can truly
find inner bliss,
and elude the Illusions of Happiness.
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Love how the Cape created this inspiration...
How old are you, young one with old wisdom!
Simple for me is the answer...
Deep pondering write Tyler, thank you for sharing! HOpe your enjoying all that will be coming to you.
Write On!
Warmest Hugs and Blessings, Warrior Purple Passion Lady Sheexoooo
STay Positive!
Write On!
Thoughtful words, thoughtful poem. Happy writing.