Life says, “Be Happy”

As I sit by the patio wondering the obvious,

Life seems so tiring and treacherous.

A sudden light drizzle mellows the heat,

I just close my eyes and stay hooked to my seat.

The rain washes away the gloom,

And like a flower my heart blooms,

A smile tip toes quietly,

"Be Happy" the world says politely!

As I struggle with education,

And TV times to be rationed,

A little head rests on my shoulder,

And two hands hold me closer.

Melting eyes fall asleep

As he snuggles down to sleep,

And my heart skips a beat,

As I smile at this happy treat.

Tears sometimes flow on the pillow,

And the relation seems so hollow,

His warm hug holds me back,

Not letting my heart crack.

Through tears I look into his eyes,

Assuring me another day, we will survive,

And after that moment of pain,

Love makes me Happy again.

Now I know there is success,

And some material moments too.

But that is momentary Joy and elation,

True happiness is not its association.

As a writer I realise when I look around,

God has given me the magic to appreciate nature's sounds,

And to pen them in my words through feelings profound.

Here again the face curves, 

As I read through some verse,

My heart feels chirpy like a spring bird,

Life asks us to be happy, we just haven't heard!