Simple happiness.
I’ve looked within myself
curious as to what I may find.
I’ve managed to bypass the secrets and unhappy days,
jogging to the good memories,
and jotting down my findings.
Unpleasant things I’d much rather forget,
laughter and love I open up like presents.
I’m surprised by the little it takes to make me truly happy.
A roof over my head.
Clothes on my back.
Shoes on my feet.
Food on the table.
Surrounded by families and friends;
feeling loved.
Yes, this is what happiness is.
This is what happiness should feel like everyday,
before and after the hustle and bustle of
working my fingers to the bone,
trying to make ends meet.
Kimberly Townsend Palmer 