Happiness Is Illness

This new passion, I’ve been surprised.

Throughout my life, I’ve been advised. 

That joy, I should never seek. 

That my interests should never peak. 

That pain is the only thing I should never restrict.

That a life of depression does not mean I’m sick. 

That happiness is actually a painful condition. 

That is like a dream that will go into remission.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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