Pursuit of Happiness

A race to perfection,

Defines life for most,

A chaotic gnawing at power,

A hullabaloo over elusive success.....

Dissolving innocence to zilch,

Trampling values underfoot,

Attempting to maneuver,

Pinnacles of perfection....

Eyes riveted on peaks,

Overlooking minuscule pastures,

Of enduring contentment,

Tread on and on, in vain.....

Ignoring bounties of joy,

In wraps, unassuming,

Held by a maniacal grip,

Swept by aimless tides....

Grappling with fear, anxiety,

Futile endeavours to impress,

Achieving targets endless,

Yet challenged with more...

On and on, we flow,

Meandering past moments,

Many, golden and irretrievable,

With a pointless victory in view...

Savour those precious moments,

Cherish the elixir of life,

Count the blessings showered,

Every single breath, in and out....

Let ecstasy take the reins,

Be one with the Supreme,

Hand over the beacon of hope,

To one and all around....