Happiness with or without

Happiness Is a Choice:
Happiness is a choice that you make
From within…it is something you create
It doesn't come from a prescribed pill
Dare I say, it comes from feeling fulfilled
There is a joy that rockets when generosity
appears… it happens automatically
Giving of your time and ability to care
Deciding to be the kind of person who shares
Self-respect builds a strong foundation
It gives a surge when gaining conformation
Happiness brings a smile erasing imperfections
The mood of the day is improved by affection

Happiness Isn’t Guaranteed:
A notion of love being guaranteed is false.
Did you understand what you were told?
'You can not depend on someone else
For your happiness.' These words are cold.
Sometimes the person you rely on is unable.
Affection may wobble and spin away one day.
Happiness isn’t always long lasting and stable.
Accepting reality and moving on is the best way
As painful as it may have seemed at the time…
There was an awakening that was instructive.
Not every coupling ends with a perfect rhyme.
Good-byes with regrets are counterproductive.