Happiness

I thought it would come with achievements on its arm, certificates, letters after its name,

But it came with nothing; with an emptying rather than a gathering. It came after a letting go.

I thought I’d find it on the battlefield, upon conquering my stalwart fears, but happiness did not follow aggression.

Instead it came in the wake of releasing expectations. It showed up when it recognized there was no one left to please.

There is simplicity to this feeling. It reveals its presence only when it is certain it’s the only emotion in the room.

Happiness does not stay long. If another emotion knocks on the door, happiness fades away.

It desires to be experienced alone, treasured simply for itself.