Original Writing
When Will Happiness Find Me
By Jon Minners
Happiness isn’t a job
Or the raise it could bring
Happiness isn’t a radio
Or the songs that it sings
It isn’t a television
Or the show I’m watching
It isn’t my home
Or the shelter that it brings
It isn’t playing video games
Or ball in the park
It isn’t a sunny day
Or a clear starry night
Those things are great
I enjoy them each day
But they are not the things
That sustain me in that special way
Without someone to share it with
Without someone to enjoy these things
It doesn’t matter
The joy these things bring
I hurt; my heart hurts
There is a pain deep inside
A pain that would be too much
If I didn’t have God in my life
Lord what do you want
Why am I lonely
Where is the love
I thought you’d bring to me
I know
It’s not why you’re here
I know
But it’s loneliness I fear
Please help me
Let me find the way
Please give me the strength
To enjoy the coming days
Please help me
Decipher the wrong from the right
Please make me mentally strong
To get through the lonely nights
Please help me stay focused
To not give a damn
To not let the games
Make me think less of who I am
Strong and prepared
Please help me to be
Please help me deserve
The day happiness finds me
Just when will that be?
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