Happiness perhaps once had features <br />Of a single, compact whole, <br />But countless are the craving creatures <br />Praying God some bliss to dole. <br /> <br />He therefore must have sadly shattered <br />Happiness into many a bit <br />And had the pieces widely scattered <br />To give all eyes a glimpse of it. <br /> <br />So, those who wish to own a share <br />Should not think it strain or stress <br />To search around, with utmost care, <br />Some dazzling fragments to possess. <br /> <br />A particle here, a particle there, <br />To your happy lot may fall; <br />Not any time, not anywhere, <br />can you ever find them all. <br /> <br />However long, however far- <br />Spreading your quest may be, <br />Too many are, too tiny are <br />The splinters all for you to see. <br /> <br />In common can you best enjoy <br />Whatever happiness comes your way. <br />With others if you share your joy, <br />It well may stage a longer stay. <br /> <br />Give your neighbour just a half <br />And see your pleasure growig double: <br />Make your neighbour smile or laugh; <br />You yourself with glee will bubble.<br /><br />Dr. Tulsi Hanumanthu<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/happiness-112/
