Chasing Happiness

Mesmerized by its liveliness

I ran towards Happiness.

As I get closer,

It pulled away miles apart. 

Perplexed! Desperately in need of contentment

I kept chasing Happiness.

Tired of dullness,

Draped in Sorrow and grief

Colorful vibes of Happiness,

Was attracting the blackness inside me.

Hoping this would bring me peace,

I kept chasing Happiness.

Contemplating Happiness,

Over the person 

I followed him everywhere.

And alas, I caught hold of him.

Gripping him tight,

The Happiness, I was seeking was princely found.

Joyful world, cheerful soul

I was happy

Obsessed with the felling

Of never letting him go

Until came the day

When Happiness started damaging my soul.

I resist leaving

Giving us a chance

But the longer I stayed 

The being inside me stayed crumbled and crushed

With faith in the heart

I kept chasing Happiness.

In the blink of an eye,

One-night Happiness disappeared 

Life was thrown back,

To dimness and grief

I screamed, begged, and sobbed

But Happily ignored and flew abode

Days and night 

Solely, I cried

Wounded and tearful as I lay

Heard a whisper, a soft voice

Calling away my name

I started chasing a call that was murmuring my name.

I reached to my wounded heart.

The call was within me.

Dark and empty

Subtle and pleasant in its way

Made me joyful 

As I have never been.

I still keep chasing happiness

And this time. I don't run,

Out to the person or the situation,

But chose to quietly walk within.