Everybody, everywhere
Seeks happiness, it's true,
But finding it and keeping it
Seems difficult to do.
Difficult because we think
that happiness is found
only in the places where
wealth and fame abound.


And so, we go on searching
In places of pleasure,
Seeking recognition
And monetary treasure,
Unaware that happiness
Is just a state if mind
Within the reach of everyone
Who takes time to be kind.


For in making others happy
We will be happy too.
For the happiness you give away
Returns to shine on you.

By:- Helen Steiner Rice.