Happy

The things that I crave for
Money cannot buy
For with it I know
Life I would really enjoy
I want to be happy
And of all cares free
But when I look in the mirror
A sad face i all that I see

I want to be happy
And laugh my cares away
And wake in the morning
And welcome the day
And feel light and easy
And laugh and be merry
For life is so brief

Why do we crave for things
Such as wealth and renown
This ego of mine
Keeps dragging me down
And too much of ego
Is not a good thing
Though of egoistic people we sing

We are pre-occupied
With our own self-esteem
And we only live for our own selves
A truly happy person
Would see life differently
And if you know such a person
Of that person tell me

I want to be happy
And free of all care
And my gift of happiness
With others I would share
But that money cannot buy happiness
Is only too true
And that applies to all people
And to me and you

- Nirmohi