Earning Happiness

"The content of our lives, Is where happiness is derived With the quality of the events, Determining our contentment Or unhappiness if that’s the case, For any disappointment we’ve faced Or a dream that burst, Maybe someone else came in first How we repair that which was broken, Says more than words that are spoken Easy to make an excuse, Some people are so profuse Pointing fingers, That resentment lingers Better to be resigned and accept, What are your next steps To improve, Or choose A path to find your success, Around all of this duress Because your desire to change course, Is driven by an inner force That pulls you up when down, And wills you to “fight” another round It is called strength, Which our happiness is linked With motivation to acquire, Priorities we desire So today choose your course, Towards happiness and it’s source"