Happiness

Happiness

I thought I knew happiness

Fulfillment in life and work

Mindful of my place in the universe

Savoring, gratitude, acceptance

Guided me to a peak

I didn't know there were other mountains

There are peaks that are higher

You are my guide to this new peak

And yet I still don't know how high it is

Do you?

Perhaps the peak doesn't exist

A stairway without end

You've taken my hand

And led me up the first step of the path

Then another, and another...

Are you as happy as I?

Your eyes and smile say yes

I had no idea this existed

But it does, and the path is not well worn

That is a good sign

We have chosen to be ourselves

To be vulnerable and honest

To be human and imperfect

Mutual empathy, caring, appreciation

Pave our path ever higher

We have found the secret path

Because our eyes are open 

We were finally ready to see

The lessons of the past have brought clarity

We are meant to be