What Is Happiness?

What is happiness?
Is it just a lie?
Will it forever be here,
or is it going to die?

What is happiness?
Is it just pretend?
It may be her now,
but will it be here in the end?

What is happiness?
Is it always near?
Does it make you stronger?
Does it relinquish your fears?

What is happiness,
if not just a game?
Does it make you feel prideful?
Does it make you feel shame?

What is happiness?
Is it just a place to hide?
Running from your fears
pretending in it you can confide

What is happiness,
if not a thing in the past?
Feeling good for a moment,
but will the moment last?

What is happiness?
Will it fade away?
Think about it an wonder,
will it be here everyday?

What is happiness?
Does it exist at all?
Is it always close to you?
Will it catch you when you fall?

What is happiness?
Where can it be found?
Can it be found in a simle,
or lying broken on the ground?

What is happiness?
Does it keep you alive?
If not here now,
then when will it arrive?

What is happiness?
Is it here for everyone to see?
They say it's a good thing,
but will it ever find me?