a/n: oof another poem by wannabe writer dalvie lol

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i think we may have forgotten
or maybe just let go of
the idea of happiness
and what it means

happiness is defined as
"the state of being happy"
(thanks google,
my online dictionary)

but what is this so called
'state of being happy'?
so many have lost sight of it
especially in our world

this world where we
criticize and crucify
where we outspeak and outsmart
where we feel hopeless and helpless
where we feel underwhelmed or overwhelmed
by all the problems in society
racism, sexism, confusion, violence, and more

darkness seems to penetrate into every crevice
of our minds, of our hearts, of our lives
like an itch you can't seem to get
or a stain you can't quite wash out

i see kids everywhere
affected by the darkness
who want to kill themselves
kids who want to die
kids who don't believe they are good enough
kids who have lost their
happiness

sometimes we need to be reminded
of what makes us happy
and that's what this poem
is for

a ray of sunshine falling
perfectly on the floor,
or a pretty window
that fractures rainbows
onto the furniture

perhaps happiness to you is
laughter - seeing other people, maybe you even,
in momentary joy
and maybe it really is only a moment
and nothing more
but a moment can last forever

happiness can sound like a sweet, singing voice
or the compassionate bark of a familiar family friend
or, if you like cats, the soft sounds of it's paws
landing on the blanket

it could be biting into something absolutely delicious,
letting the savory sweetness stay in your mouth;

or it could be finding that person
the one who makes you smile
the one who you think about every day and night
the one who loves you for who your are
the one

perhaps happiness is reading of tales
far away and daring
or tales of wizards and spells
or tales of adventurous dwarves
or even modern tales of phones and teens
tales you long to be in
they bring you joy
(and maybe friends too)

i think we may have forgotten
or maybe just let go of
the idea of happiness
and what it means

it's a shame
and sometimes i lie in bed
thinking about how i can bring happiness
to those who need it
those who feel empty or lonely
i wish i could help

don't ever forget
of the things
that give you joy
from books to movies,
friends to family,
food to school

remember
happiness

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yes i know happiness is different from joy pLEASE DONT ATTACK ME

idk where i was going with this

i was inspired by logic's song and also citystruck 'a poetry lol (go read her stuff they're amazing) so yepppppp

(i watched the like adults react to the music video of that song and i told myself i wouldn't cry because i've seen it before and i completely failed rip)

welp

i hope this wasn't complete klunk ahahahah

i kinda want to write another one now about another topic but maybe later

ANYWHO (exciting news after this mini rant)

my day was decent

it was pretty normal and all but ughhh i hate homeworkkkkkk

ok i have this bio project and i think it's due tomorrow anywayS my partner is like freaking out about it because she freaks out majorly at every like project omg BUT she didn't even work on it like at all ugh -_- so i'm like girl you are not allowed to freak out if you aren't even working on it ok? ok

so now i'm stressed :D

welp

QOTD: worst and best things about group projects?

ohmyhaylee kalopsiascity EchoAllison Hellcatpat achromous bowtruckIe siIversable the_talking_sword EarthsMightiestMoron ororotchalla tomsbella -varchies MaddieThePurpleCat tribecky egotistics radiance- -AnAngelsGrace @ anyone else!

AOTD: BEST - if you're with good friends, iTS LIIIITTT. also i like working with others (who will work with me) ehehehe. WORST - people who are lazy -_-

OK OK OK EXCITING NEWS QJFKWKKWOODEOO

^ OH MY AHIDAKKOD

THIS IS MY FIRST STORY TO READ DOUBKE DIGITS IN THE THOUSANDSSSS IM SCREAMINGG AHHHHHHHHHHH

OK BYEEEEEE LOVE YALL